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Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.
Just when you think you've finally hit bottom, someone tosses you
a shovel.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
A fool's bolt is soon shot.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Like lips like lettuce (i.e. like has met its like).
(Lat., Similem habent labra lactucam.]
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Neither praise nor dispraise thy selfe, thy actins serve the
turne.
Neither praise nor dispraise thy selfe, thy actins serve the
turne.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.