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Craft against craft makes no living.
Craft against craft makes no living.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
Laughter holding both his sides.
Laughter holding both his sides.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He that goes softly goes safely.
