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What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What is the sin which is not
Sin in itself? Can circumstance make sin
Or virtue?
What is the sin which is not
Sin in itself? Can circumstance make sin
Or virtue?
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
Astrologie is true, but the Astrologers cannot finde it.
His sickness increases from the remedies applied to cure it.
His sickness increases from the remedies applied to cure it.
God made the country, and man made the town.
God made the country, and man made the town.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
The best mirrour is an old friend.
