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When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
The horse thinkes one thing, and he that sadles him another.
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your read more
There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.
Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.
Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.
Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
Good service is a great inchantment.
Good service is a great inchantment.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
He who leaves a fault unpunished invites crime.
