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It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
Time hath often cured the wound which reason failed to heal.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
How use doth breed a habit in a man!
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
