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He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Silver is of less value than gold, gold than virtue.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.
Day treads upon the heels of day, and the new moons hasten to
their waning.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
