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It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of read more
'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you,
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower,
safety.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.