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Behold him in conceited circles sail,
Strutting and dancing and now planted stiff,
In all his pomp read more
Behold him in conceited circles sail,
Strutting and dancing and now planted stiff,
In all his pomp of pageantry, as if
He felt the eyes of Europe on his tail.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Neither bribe nor loose thy right.
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
