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A little more than kin, and less than kind!
A little more than kin, and less than kind!
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
The more virtuous a man himself is, the less does he suspect
baseness in others.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]
The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
One foote is better then two crutches.
One foote is better then two crutches.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
Kings play the fool, and the people suffer for it.
The Wolfe knowes, what the ill beast thinkes.
The Wolfe knowes, what the ill beast thinkes.
