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Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.
One eye-witness is better than ten hearsays.
For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
