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Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.
A shippe and a woman are ever repairing.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.
No profit grows where is no pleasure ta'en.
In brief, sir, study what you most effect.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
