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In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
In every age and clime we see,
Two of a trade can ne'er agree.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Providence is better then a rent.
Providence is better then a rent.
The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]
The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]
A cherefull looke makes a dish a feast.
[A cheerful look makes a dish a feast.]
A cherefull looke makes a dish a feast.
[A cheerful look makes a dish a feast.]
