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Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Strike the iron whilst it is hot.
Strike the iron whilst it is hot.
We must every one be a man of his own fancy.
We must every one be a man of his own fancy.
Hee that is a master must serve (another).
Hee that is a master must serve (another).
Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.
Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
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.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
