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They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
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.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Take heed of a young wench, a prophetesse, and a Lattin bred
woman.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
