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The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
A righteous man regardeth the life of this beast: but the tender
mercies of the wicked are cruel.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
More have repented speech then silence.
[More have repented speech than silence.]
More have repented speech then silence.
[More have repented speech than silence.]
In poison there is no physic.
In poison there is no physic.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
The House shewes the owner.
The House shewes the owner.
