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A new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
Hee that keepes his owne makes warre.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.
Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without
merit and lost without deserving.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
Play with a foole at home, and he will play with you in the
market.
