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The Court hath no Almanack.
The Court hath no Almanack.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
