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'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.
'Tis an easy thing to find a staff to beat a dog.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
A crime in which many are implicated goes unpunished.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
A true friend is tested in adversity.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
Wealth is like rheume, it falles on the weakest parts.
Although the last, not least.
Although the last, not least.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
