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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
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?
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
