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The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
The world is now adayes, God save the Conquerour.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
Hee looseth nothing, that looseth not God.
Hee looseth nothing, that looseth not God.
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
Give assistance, and receive thanks lighter than a feather:
injure a man, and his wrath will be like lead.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
