George Chapman

They're only truly great who are truly good.

They're only truly great who are truly good.

He is at no end of his actions blest
Whose ends will make greatest and not best.

He is at no end of his actions blest
Whose ends will make greatest and not best.

So our lives
In acts exemplarie, not only winne
Ourselves good Names, but doth to others give
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So our lives
In acts exemplarie, not only winne
Ourselves good Names, but doth to others give
Matter for virtuous Deedes, by which wee live.

Let pride go afore, shame will follow after.

Let pride go afore, shame will follow after.

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make
heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry read more

Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee. Light gains make
heavy purses. 'Tis good to be merry and wise.