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Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
What mare's nest hast thou found?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
This is the reward of my folly.
This is the reward of my folly.
A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.
A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.
