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But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a read more
But that old man, who is lord of the broad estate and the hall,
Dropped off gorged from a scheme which left us flaccid and
drained.
Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]
Silence gives consent.
[Lat., Qui tacet, consentire videtur.]
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Thursday come, and the week's gone.
Thursday come, and the week's gone.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
He that is at ease seekes dainties.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
Every cock fights best on his own dunghill.
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.