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.]

From his silence a man's consent is inferred.

From his silence a man's consent is inferred.

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.

In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.

If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.

If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.

All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
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All that's bright must fade,--
The brightest still the fleetest;
All that's sweet was made
But to be lost when sweetest.

Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!

Fall back upon a name? rest, rot in that?
Not keep it noble, make it nobler? Fools!

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.

Timid dogs more eagerly bark than bite.