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The great would have none great and the little all little.
The great would have none great and the little all little.
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
Long jesting was never good.
Long jesting was never good.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is read more
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is bestial.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
