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If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
Who will make a doore of gold must knock a naile every day.
If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.
If reasons were as plentiful as blackberries,
I would give no man a reason upon compulsion.
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
