A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.

All covet, all lose.

All covet, all lose.

Good finds good.

Good finds good.

They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.

They favour learning whose actions are worthy of a learned pen.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Many have an irresistible itch for writing.

Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.

Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own
conceit.

Night is the mother of Councels.

Night is the mother of Councels.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.

Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.