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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
I give not gold for mere expectations.
 The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and 
that which we ourselves possess is most read more 
 The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and 
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others. 
 One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
 So fast they follow.  
 One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
 So fast they follow. 
 Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered 
together.  
 Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered 
together. 
'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.
'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
 There is a method in man's wickedness:
 It grows up by degrees.  
 There is a method in man's wickedness:
 It grows up by degrees.