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What mare's nest hast thou found?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot
That it doth singe yourself.
Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot
That it doth singe yourself.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
Fidelity, purchased with money, money can destroy.
