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In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Never was anything so inconsistent.
Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!
Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
He will burne his house, to warme his hands.
