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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.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
So obliging that he ne'er obliged.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.
Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he
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Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he
will not depart from it.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
