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To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
If half thy outward graces had been placed
About the thoughts and counsels of thy heart.
The silver livery of advised age.
The silver livery of advised age.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.
Success in crime always invites to worse deeds.
In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a
shrew.]
In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a
shrew.]
All are not merry that dance lightly.
All are not merry that dance lightly.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
