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A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
There would bee no great ones if there were no little ones.
There would bee no great ones if there were no little ones.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.
The getting out of doors is the greatest part of the journey.