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There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
There is sufficient reward in the mere consciousness of a good
action.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
It's a wicked thing to make a dearth ones garner.
Hee that is in a Taverne thinkes he is in a vine-garden.
Hee that is in a Taverne thinkes he is in a vine-garden.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
