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I am myself a man, and nothing relating to men is a matter of
indifference to me.
I am myself a man, and nothing relating to men is a matter of
indifference to me.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
And Modesty, who, when she goes,
Is gone for ever.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
Successful villany is called virtue.
Successful villany is called virtue.