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Presents of love fear not to be ill taken of strangers.
Presents of love fear not to be ill taken of strangers.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
And all may think which way their judgments lead 'em.
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not read more
Who is so deafe, as he that will not hear?
[Who is so deaf as he that will not hear?]
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
A mind conscious of its own rectitude.
[Lat., Mens sibi conscia recti.]
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep,
And in his simple show he harbors treason.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.