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Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
The life of spies is to know, not bee known.
The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.
The fault is as great as hee that is faulty.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
The doctors gave her over--to an ass.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
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It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.
What he has is of no more use to the miser than that which he has
not.