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Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the read more
Nothing is so secure in its position as not to be in danger from
the attack even of the weak.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
Every one hath a foole in his sleeve.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
A fair face may hide a foul heart.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
