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Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
Wode has erys, felde has sigt.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
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Through tattered clothes small vices do appear;
Robes and furred gowns hide all. Plate sin with gold,
And the strong lance of justice hurtless breaks;
Arm it in rags, a pygmy's straw does pierce it.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Better do nothing than do ill.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
The grief of an heir is only masked laughter.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
