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Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, read more
It is but a poor establishment where there are not many
superfluous things which the owner knows not of, and which go to
the thieves.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
You betray your own failing if you cannot bear with the fault of
a friend.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.
Great actions are not always true sons
Of great and mighty resolutions.