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At the games end we shall see who gaines.
At the games end we shall see who gaines.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that keeps nor crust nor crumb,
Weary of all shall want some.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
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Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?
Whom does undeserved honour please, and undeserved blame alarm,
but the base and the liar?
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
