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If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
The best of the sport is to doe the deede, and say nothing.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
An angry man, when he returns to reason, will be again angry with
himself.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
One murder made a villain,
Millions a hero.
