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Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
God strikes with his finger, and not with all his arme.
God strikes with his finger, and not with all his arme.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
The day is short, the work is much.
The day is short, the work is much.
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
She acquires momentum as she advances. [The progress of Fame or
Rumour.]
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
