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They talk like angels but they live like men.
They talk like angels but they live like men.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
Providence is better then a rent.
Providence is better then a rent.
It will please though ten times repeated.
It will please though ten times repeated.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
