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The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.
Whatever is made by the hand of man, by the hand of man may be
overturned.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
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Will fortune never come with both hands full,
But write her fair words still in foulest letters?
She either gives a stomach and no food--
Such are the poor, in health--or else a feast
And takes away the stomach-- such are the rich,
That have abundance, and enjoy it not.
