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When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome.
In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome.
Sorrow concealed, like an oven stopp'd,
Doth burn the heart to cinders, where it is.
Sorrow concealed, like an oven stopp'd,
Doth burn the heart to cinders, where it is.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
Roses grow on thorns and honey wears a sting.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.
Men of different tastes have different pursuits.