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Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Which he by hook or crook has gather'd
And by his own inventions father'd.
Which he by hook or crook has gather'd
And by his own inventions father'd.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Much will always wanting be
To him who much desires.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
