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The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
Omittance is no quittance.
Omittance is no quittance.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
A woman scorn'd is pitiless as fate,
For then the dread of shame adds stings to hate.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with read more
The Queen, who sat
With lips severely placid felt the knot
Climb in her throat, and with her feet unseen
Crushed the wild passion out against the floor.
One swallow does not make spring.
One swallow does not make spring.