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The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
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Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like
unto him.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own
conceit.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
It costs more to doe ill then to doe well.
It costs more to doe ill then to doe well.
Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
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Hundreds of men were turned into beasts,
Like the guests at Circe's horrible feasts,
By the magic of ale and cider.
Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.
