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Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
Fools make feasts, and wise men eat them.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
