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They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.
They that stand high have many blasts to shake them,
And if they fall, they dash themselves to pieces.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
A wise man needes not blush for changing his purpose.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Yes! ready money is Aladdin's lamp.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only read more
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
