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How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Novelty in all things is charming.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes
of others.
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes
of others.