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New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
Who hath bitter in his mouth, spits not all sweet.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
Grief diminishes when it has nothing to grow upon.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
