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There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.
There is no vice so simple, but assumes
Some mark of virtue on his outward parts.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
So use your own property as not to injure that of another.
So use your own property as not to injure that of another.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
Betray not a secret even though racked by wine or wrath.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.