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The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
'Tis hard to be wretched, but worse to be knowne so.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
