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A greater liar than the Parthians.
A greater liar than the Parthians.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The read more
All was false and hollow, though his tongue
Dropt manna, and could make the worst appear
The better reason.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
'Tis pleasant to stand on shore and watch others labouring in a
stormy sea.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.
Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want read more
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want of husbandry.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
