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We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh
till your hearts ake.
We Batchelors laugh and shew our teeth, but you married men laugh
till your hearts ake.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
He who quarrels with a drunken man injures one who is absent.
He who quarrels with a drunken man injures one who is absent.
