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He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that marries late, marries ill.
He that marries late, marries ill.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too
much.
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Those who scratch their hair with one finger. [Fearing to
discompose their curls. Dandies.]
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
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At night, to his own sharp fancies a prey,
He lies like a hedgehog rolled up the wrong way,
Tormenting himself with his prickles.
