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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Who dainties love shall beggars prove.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.
Manners with Fortunes, Humours turn with Climes,
Tenets with Books, and Principles with Times.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
