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Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
Leave not a sword in the hand of an idiot.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]
Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]
A child correct behind and not before.
A child correct behind and not before.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
Feare, the Bedle of the Law.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy read more
With diadem and sceptre high advanced,
The lower still I fall; only supreme
In misery; such joy ambition finds.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.