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To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the read more
To John I owed great obligation:
But John unhandsomely thought fit
To publish it to all the nation;
Sure John and I are more than quit.
A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.
A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.
Glass, China, and Reputation, are easily crack'd and never well
mended.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more
and more unto the perfect day.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.
The singing man keepes his shop in his throate.