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He comes not in my books.
He comes not in my books.
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
He who rushes headlong into love will fare worse than if he had
cast himself from a precipice.
He who rushes headlong into love will fare worse than if he had
cast himself from a precipice.
Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.
Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.