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No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
He that staies does the businesse.
He that staies does the businesse.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
When the night's darkest the dawn is nearest.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.
But this swift business
I must uneasy make, lest too light winning
Make the prize light.
