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Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
Alas! sir,
In what have I offended you? What cause
Hath my behaviour given to your displeasure?
