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He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
The remedy is worse than the disease.
The remedy is worse than the disease.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
