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60. Praise of Contentment with Little

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Univ. Libr., Gg.4.12, last flyleaf

Tuta paupertas
Hiegh Towers by strong wyndes full lowe be cast
When the lowe Cotages stand sure & fast
Therfor with surenes yt is better in povertie tabide
Then hastily to be Riche and sodaynly to slyde