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A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
A noble plant suites not with a stubborne ground.
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to read more
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to despise counsell.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Novelty in all things is charming.
And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.
And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
What boots it on the lineal tree to trace
Through many a branch the founders of our race.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
The only gain from the friendship of the great is a fine dinner.
God made the country, and man made the town.
God made the country, and man made the town.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.