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The honor of Englond I lernyd to spelle,
In dygnyte roiall that doth excelle.

— John Skelton Agenst Garnesche (1513)

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There is nothynge that more dyspleaseth God,
Than from theyr children to spare the rod.

A gentle hound should never play the cur.

Garlande of Laurell (1523)

With margerain jentyll,
The flowre of goodlyhede,
Embrowdred the mantill
Is of your maydenhede.

How olde proverbys says,
That byrd ys not honest
That fylythe hys owne nest.

Agenst Garnesche (1513)

What dreamest thou, drunkard, drowsy pate?
Thy lust and liking is from thee gone;
Thou blinkard blowboll, thou wakest too late.

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