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It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it read more
It is engendered in the eyes;
By gazing fed; and fancy dies
In the cradle where it lies.
First come, first served.
First come, first served.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.