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It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
A feeble dart short of its mark.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.
