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He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
Let the straight-limbed laugh at the club-footed, the white
skinned at the blackamoor.
Let the straight-limbed laugh at the club-footed, the white
skinned at the blackamoor.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
They kindly leave us, but not quite alone,
But in good company, the gout or stone.
