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The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate read more
But neither bended knees, pure hands held up,
Sad sighs, deep groans, nor silver-shedding tears,
Could penetrate her uncompassionate sire.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
Nature drawes more then ten teemes.
Nature drawes more then ten teemes.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
