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Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Hee that gives thee a bone, would not have thee die.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
You cannot make a wind-mill goe with a paire of bellowes.
You cannot make a wind-mill goe with a paire of bellowes.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I strive to mould circumstances to myself, not myself to
circumstances.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
Hence ye profane; I hate ye all;
Both the great vulgar, and the small.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang read more
You may break, you may shatter the vase, as you will,
But the scent of the roses will hang round it still.