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Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
Be not caught by the cunning of those who appear in a disguise.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
The Good are better made by Ill,
As odours crushed are sweeter still.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
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.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
With customes wee live well, but Lawes undoe us.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?