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Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
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Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
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To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.