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One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.
One eye of the masters sees more, then ten of the servants.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
Ride more than thou goest,
Learn more than thou trowest,
Set less than thou throwest;
Leave thy drink and thy whore,
And keep in-a-door,
And thou shalt have more
Than two tens to a score.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
