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He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
The life of man is a winter way.
The life of man is a winter way.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.
He who trusts himself for safety to the care of a wicked man, in
seeking succour meets with ruin.
