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Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
Handsome features are a silent recommendation.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
If fooles should not foole it, they shall lose their season.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
God comes to see without a bell.
God comes to see without a bell.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.