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The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to read more
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to despise counsell.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a while, that we may make an end the sooner.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Praise day at night, and life at the end.
Praise day at night, and life at the end.
