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Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.
He who is not in readiness to-day, will be less prepared
to-morrow.
He who is not in readiness to-day, will be less prepared
to-morrow.
That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.
That folly of old age which is called dotage is peculiar to silly
old men, not to age itself.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
Love makes one fitt for any work.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
If the braine sowes not corne, it plants thistles.
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
