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The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
He that passeth a winters day escapes an enemy.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
Restive horses must be roughly dealt with.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
He that hath time and looks for better time, time comes that he
repents himself of time.
We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.
We do it soon enough, if that we do be well.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.