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In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
In neglected fields the fern grows, which must be cleared out by
fire.
The table robbes more then a thiefe.
The table robbes more then a thiefe.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
The body is sooner drest then the soule.
The body is sooner drest then the soule.
Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!
Fancy the Gracchi complaining of treason!
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
'Tis too much proved,--that with devotion's visage,
And pious action, we do sugar o'er
The devil himself.
