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He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He that once deceives is ever suspected.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more read more
Howe'er it be, it seems to me,
'Tis only noble to be good;
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Honour and profit lie not in one sacke.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
Into a mouth shut flies flie not.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
