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A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
He that hath lands hath quarrells.
He that hath lands hath quarrells.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
They say, best men are moulded out of faults.
