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The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
We are slow to believe that which, if true, would grieve us.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Integrity is praised and starves.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
The slothful is the servant of the counters.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Health without money is halfe an ague.
Health without money is halfe an ague.
