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I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.
I am not now in fortune's power,
He that is down can fall no lower.
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
Hee is not free that drawes his chaine.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.