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No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
'Tis an ill dog that deserves not a crust.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
If you wish to be good, first believe that you are bad.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Unto the pure all things are pure.
Unto the pure all things are pure.
The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]
The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]