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It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.
It is not without a purpose when a rich man greets a poor one
with kindness.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
How oft the sight of means to do ill deeds
Makes ill deeds done.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
God oft hath a great share in a little house.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
There is more of bitterness than good nature in him.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
Man is to man a god or a wolf.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.