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Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
He can do most who has most power.
He can do most who has most power.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
A man's destiny is alwayes dark.
A man's destiny is alwayes dark.
Tyrants' fears
Decrease not, but grow faster than their years.
Tyrants' fears
Decrease not, but grow faster than their years.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
Hee that lookes not before, finds himselfe behind.
