A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
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Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]

Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.

The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.

The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.

Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
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Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.

Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
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Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him
And makes me poor indeed.