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Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
My conscience hath a thousand several tongues,
And every tongue brings in a several tale,
And every read more
My conscience hath a thousand several tongues,
And every tongue brings in a several tale,
And every tale condemns me for a villain.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
One faire day in winter makes not birds merrie.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
If you say hard things you must expect to hear them in return.
If you say hard things you must expect to hear them in return.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.
All men have more consideration for themselves than for others.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
