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He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
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.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.
We start from the Mother's Arms and we run to the Dustshovel.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
Health and sicknesse surely are mens double enemies.
