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I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
A hatt is not made for one shower.
A hatt is not made for one shower.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
He that looseth is Marchant as well as he that gaines.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
O how wretched
Is that poor man that hangs on princes' favours!
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
