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How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
First come, first served.
First come, first served.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
So may the outward shows be least themselves;
The world is still deceived with ornament.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
