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Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
Condemn the fault, but not the actor of it.
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower read more
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of
bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
