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As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
Faire is not faire, but that which pleaseth.
The way of transgressors is hard.
The way of transgressors is hard.
