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Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
Nothing moves more quickly than scandal.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
New customs,
Though they be never so ridiculous,
(Nay, let 'em be unmanly), yet are followed.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
You cannot make the fire so low but it will get out.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
