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It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
It is not fair to treat as serious that which is only said in
joke.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
A discontented man knowes not where to sit easie.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
He that is not in the warres is not out of danger.
The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.
The gods alone know, what kind of wife a man will have.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Three things are men most likely to be cheated in, a horse, a
wig, and a wife.
Whom has not the inspiring bowl made eloquent?
[Lat., Foecundi calices quem non fecere disertum.]
Whom has not the inspiring bowl made eloquent?
[Lat., Foecundi calices quem non fecere disertum.]
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
