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The Scourge of Folly

Consisting of satyricall Epigrams, And others in honour of many noble Persons and worthy friends, together, with a pleasant (though discordant) Descant upon most English Proverbs and others [by John Davies]

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Epig. 130. Fælix qui nihil debet.


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It's true, it's true; but, Prouerb, by your leaue,
Were not some men in debt they could not liue:
For had they paid their debts, their purse, and Mawes
Would let in Vacuum, spight of Natures lawes.