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Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
A simple maiden in her flower
Is worth a hundred coats of arms.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
He that studies his content, wants it.
He that studies his content, wants it.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]
Shoemaker, stick to your last.
[Lat., Ne supra crepidam judicaret.]
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
The covetous are always in want.
The covetous are always in want.
