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He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the read more
Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the garden wall.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.