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Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Subtlety set a trap and caught itself.
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Two other tender drops, which ready stood,
Each in their crystal sluice.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
The horse that drawes after him his halter, is not altogether
escaped.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).