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In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
He who profits by a crime, commits it.
He who profits by a crime, commits it.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
Although it raine, throw not away thy watering pot.
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name
would smell as sweet.
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name
would smell as sweet.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
Compound for sins they are inclined to,
By damning those they have no mind to.
