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reconcilement is better managed by an amnesty, and 

 passing over that which is past, than by apologies and 

 excusations. 



In omni opere bono erit abundantia; ubi autem verba sunt 

 plurima, ibi frequenter egestas. Here is noted that words 

 and discourse abound most where there is idleness and 

 want. 



Primus in sua causa Justus; sed venit alter a pars, et 

 inquirit in eum. Here is observed, that in all causes the 

 first tale possesseth much ; in sort that the prejudice 

 thereby wrought will be hardly removed, except some 

 abuse or falsity in the information be detected. 



Verba bilinguis quasi simplicia, et ipsa perveniunt ad 

 interiora ventris. Here is distinguished, that flattery and 

 insinuation which seemeth set and artificial sinketh not far; 

 but that entereth deep which hath show of nature, liberty, 

 and simplicity. 



Qui erudit derisorem, ipse sibi injuriam facit; et qui arguit 

 impium^ sibi maculam generat. Here caution is given how 

 we tender reprehension to arrogant and scornful natures, 

 whose manner is to esteem it for contumely, and accord- 

 ingly to return it. 



Da sapienti occasionem, et addetur ei sapientia. Here is 

 distinguished the wisdom brought into habit, and that 

 which is but verbal and swimming only in conceit ; for 

 the one upon the occasion presented is quickened and 

 redoubled, the other is amazed and confused. 



Quomodo in aquis resplendent vultus prospicientium, sic 

 cor da hominum manifesta sunt prudentibus. Here the mind 

 of a wise man is compared to a glass, wherein the images 

 of all diversity of natures and customs are represented ; 

 from which representation proceedeth that application, 



Qui sapit, innumeris moribus aptus erit. 



Thus have I staid somewhat longer upon these sentences 

 politic of Solomon than is agreeable to the proportion of 

 an example ; led with a desire to give authority to this 

 part of knowledge, which I noted as deficient, by so 

 excellent a precedent ; and have also attended them with 



