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I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.
I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.
Amongst good men two men suffice.
Amongst good men two men suffice.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
A bad man becomes worse when he apes a saint.
None is offended but by himselfe.
None is offended but by himselfe.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay read more
Mere verbiage,--it is not worth a carrot!
Why Socrates or Plato--where's the odds?--
Once taught a jay to supplicate the Gods,
And made a Polly-theist of a Parrot!
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
Prayers and provender hinder no journey.
