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The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.
The tongue walkes where the teeth speede not.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse
of brain, says the Spaniard.
There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse
of brain, says the Spaniard.
Her grief is real who grieves when no one is by.
Her grief is real who grieves when no one is by.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
Praise a hill, but keepe below.
