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A spark neglected has often raised a conflagration.
[Lat., Parva saepe scintilla contempta magnum excitavit
incendium.]
A spark neglected has often raised a conflagration.
[Lat., Parva saepe scintilla contempta magnum excitavit
incendium.]
They lepe lyke a flounder out of a fryenge panne into the fyre.
They lepe lyke a flounder out of a fryenge panne into the fyre.
Flame is very near to smoke.
[Lat., Flamma fumo est proxima.]
Flame is very near to smoke.
[Lat., Flamma fumo est proxima.]
We don't negotiate the deal. We're just the matchmakers.
We don't negotiate the deal. We're just the matchmakers.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
Some heart once pregnant with celestial fire.
Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, play the man! We shall this
day light such a candle, by God's read more
Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, play the man! We shall this
day light such a candle, by God's grave, in England, as I trust
shall never be put out.
O joy! that in our embers
Is something that doth live.
O joy! that in our embers
Is something that doth live.
Oh, what ecstasy setting fires brings to my body! What power I feel at the thought of fire!...Oh, what pleasure, read more
Oh, what ecstasy setting fires brings to my body! What power I feel at the thought of fire!...Oh, what pleasure, what heavenly pleasure!