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A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
We are not born for ourselves alone.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
God has joined the innocent with the guilty.
God has joined the innocent with the guilty.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
The mind that broods o'er guilty woes
Is like a scorpion girt by fire.
