But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.

Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]

Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.

Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.

To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.

To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.

War should neither be feared nor provoked.

War should neither be feared nor provoked.

It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.

It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]

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.