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They talk like angels but they live like men.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Nae man can tether time nor tide.
Anger manages everything badly.
Anger manages everything badly.
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
The eye is bigger then the belly.
[The eye is bigger than the belly.]
