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Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.
A hundred loade of thought will not pay one of debts.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
The child is father of the man.
The child is father of the man.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
