I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

I can tell thee where that saying was born, of 'I fear no
colors.'

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

All is well ended, if the suit be won.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.

Let that flea stick in the wa', when the dirt's dry, it'll rub
out.

Let that flea stick in the wa', when the dirt's dry, it'll rub
out.

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.

Let the galled jade wince; our withers are unwrung.

Consider it the greatest of all virtues to restrain the tongue.

Consider it the greatest of all virtues to restrain the tongue.

Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!

Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!