15. A great Lady should not wear her own hair; for that’s as mean as a coat of her own spinning.
16. A fair woman’s neck should stand awry; for so she looks as if she were looking for a kiss.
17. Women love fish better than flesh; for they will have Place, whatever they pay for it.
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1. Old things are the best things; for there is nothing new but diseases.
2. The best bodies should wear the plainest habits; for painted Clothes were made to hide bare walls.
3. Dissemblers may safely be trusted; for their meaning is ever contrary to their words.
4. Musicians cannot be but healthful; for they live by good air.
5. An Usurer is the best Christian; for Quantum nummorum in arca, Tantum habet et fidei.
6. None should have license to marry but rich folks; for Vacuum is a monster in rerum natura.