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A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in
his own house.
Time flies never to be recalled.
Time flies never to be recalled.
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The Wolfe must dye in his owne skinne.
[The wolf must die in his own skin.]
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
