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The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
The constancy of the benefit of the yeere in their seasons argues
a Deity.
Vertue flies from the heart of a Mercenary man.
Vertue flies from the heart of a Mercenary man.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
A man that is warned is half armed.
A man that is warned is half armed.
How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
How far that little candle throws its beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
