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For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
In vain will you fly from one vice if in your wilfulness you
embrace another.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
A lie that is half a truth is ever the blackest of lies.
To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
To a good spender God is the Treasurer.
When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!
When devils will the blackest sins put on,
They do suggest at first with heavenly shows!
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
