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Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The eyes have one language every where.
The eyes have one language every where.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.
He that hath a mouth of his owne, must not say to another; Blow.