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A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
Anything for a quiet life.
Anything for a quiet life.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Chuse a horse made, and a wife to make.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
