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A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
We make allowance for necessity.
We make allowance for necessity.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
The effect speakes, the tongue needes not.
The effect speakes, the tongue needes not.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
