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The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.
Let that which is wanting in income be supplied by economy.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
