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In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
There is no evil without its compensation.
There is no evil without its compensation.
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some read more
The rills of pleasure never run sincere,
(Earth has no unpolluted spring)
From the cursed soil some dang'rous taint they bear;
So roses grow on thorns, and honey wears a sting.
The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.
The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.
The comforters head never akes.
The comforters head never akes.