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Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
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.
A blustering night, a faire day.
A blustering night, a faire day.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
Those things please more, which are more expensive.
