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It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
We frolic while 'tis May.
We frolic while 'tis May.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
Fast bind, fast find--
A proverb never stale in thrifty mind.
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.
Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.
Success gives the character of honesty to some classes of
wickedness.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.
Only by the candle, held in the skeleton hand of Poverty, can man
read his own dark heart.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
