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A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.
Beware
Of entrance to a quarrel.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.
States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.
