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Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He has nibbled at the bay. [A poetaster.]
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
Common report is not always wrong.
Common report is not always wrong.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
'Tis in grain, sir; 'twill endure wind and weather.
