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When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.
Send a wise man on an errand, and say nothing unto him.