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The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.
And with necessity,
The tyrant's plea, excused his devilish deeds.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.