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Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
He that gaines well and spends well, needes no count booke.
He that gaines well and spends well, needes no count booke.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Sound conviction should influence us rather than public opinion.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The Smith and his penny both are black.
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
