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He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
Better good afarre off, then evill at hand.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
Who spits against heaven, it falls in his face.
Who spits against heaven, it falls in his face.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
In spending lies the advantage.
In spending lies the advantage.
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
