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Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Conversation makes one what he is.
Conversation makes one what he is.
Hee that sendes a foole, means to follow him.
Hee that sendes a foole, means to follow him.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
My conscience hath a thousand several tongues,
And every tongue brings in a several tale,
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My conscience hath a thousand several tongues,
And every tongue brings in a several tale,
And every tale condemns me for a villain.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.