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Page 14
... things pre- sent , and to come : Therefore , they doe but trifle with themselves , that labour in past matters . There is no man , doth a wrong , for the wrongs sake ; But therby to purchase himselfe , Profit , or Pleasure , or Honour ...
... things pre- sent , and to come : Therefore , they doe but trifle with themselves , that labour in past matters . There is no man , doth a wrong , for the wrongs sake ; But therby to purchase himselfe , Profit , or Pleasure , or Honour ...
Page 16
... things , that belong to Adversity , are to be admired . Bona Rerum Secundarum , Optabilia ; Adversarum , Mirabilia ... thing , which is figured in that Strange Fiction , of the Ancient Poets , which seemeth not to be without mystery ...
... things , that belong to Adversity , are to be admired . Bona Rerum Secundarum , Optabilia ; Adversarum , Mirabilia ... thing , which is figured in that Strange Fiction , of the Ancient Poets , which seemeth not to be without mystery ...
Page 20
... Things , in that kinde ; while Men rather discharge their Mindes , then impart their Mindes . In few words , Mysteries are due to Secrecy . Besides ( to say Truth ) Nakednesse is uncomely , as well in Minde , as Body ; and it addeth no ...
... Things , in that kinde ; while Men rather discharge their Mindes , then impart their Mindes . In few words , Mysteries are due to Secrecy . Besides ( to say Truth ) Nakednesse is uncomely , as well in Minde , as Body ; and it addeth no ...
Page 31
... Things , should surpasse them . Which was the Character of Adrian the Emperour , that mor- tally Envied Poets , and Painters , and Artificers , in Works , wherein he had a veine to excell . Lastly , neare Kinsfolks , and Fellowes in Of ...
... Things , should surpasse them . Which was the Character of Adrian the Emperour , that mor- tally Envied Poets , and Painters , and Artificers , in Works , wherein he had a veine to excell . Lastly , neare Kinsfolks , and Fellowes in Of ...
Page 33
... thing doth extinguish Envy more , then for a great Person , to preserve all other inferiour Of- ficers , in their full ... things , that doe not much concerne them . Notwithstanding , so much is true ; That the Carriage of Great- nesse ...
... thing doth extinguish Envy more , then for a great Person , to preserve all other inferiour Of- ficers , in their full ... things , that doe not much concerne them . Notwithstanding , so much is true ; That the Carriage of Great- nesse ...
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