It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.

It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Base envy withers at another's joy,
And hates that excellence it cannot reach.

Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
Ride more than thou goest,
Learn more than thou trowest,
Set less than thou throwest;
Leave thy drink and thy whore,
And keep in-a-door,
And thou shalt have more
Than two tens to a score.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

Punishment is lame, but it comes.

Content is more than a kingdom.

Content is more than a kingdom.

We are not born for ourselves alone.

We are not born for ourselves alone.

I have other fish to fry.

I have other fish to fry.

Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.

Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.