We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.

We notice that the mind grows with the body, and with it decays.

If you believe everything you read, better not read.

If you believe everything you read, better not read.

If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

If the old dog barke he gives counsell.

But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
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But ask not thou if happiness be there,
If the loud laugh disguise convulsive throe,
Or if the brow the heart's true livery wear.

He that blames would buy.

He that blames would buy.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.

Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.

Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.

All places that the eye of heaven visits,
Are to a wise man ports and happy havens.

All places that the eye of heaven visits,
Are to a wise man ports and happy havens.

And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
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And thus I clothe my naked villany
With old odd ends, stol'n out of holy writ,
And seem a saint when most I play the devil.