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Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
The Bathe of the Blackamoor hath sworne not to whiten.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
Satan finds some mischief still
For idle hands to do.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.
Beauty drawes more then oxen.