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He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.
There is never a lawsuit but a woman is at the bottom of it.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
And, oftentimes, excusing of a fault,
Doth make the fault the worse by the excuse.
Great wit to madness sure is near allied,
And thin partitions do their bounds divide.
Great wit to madness sure is near allied,
And thin partitions do their bounds divide.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Weight justly and sell dearely.
Weight justly and sell dearely.
