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New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better
able to bear your own.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
A man of refined taste and judgment.
What you would not have done to yourselves, never do unto others.
What you would not have done to yourselves, never do unto others.