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 O, that men's ears should be
 To counsel deaf, but not to flattery!  
 O, that men's ears should be
 To counsel deaf, but not to flattery! 
Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.
Quick beleevers neede broad shoulders.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
 The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is 
entrusted to them.  
 The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is 
entrusted to them. 
 It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy 
those who are well to do.  
 It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy 
those who are well to do. 
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
 The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
 Make instruments to plague us.  
 The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
 Make instruments to plague us.