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Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.
Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
If you would know secrets, looke them in griefe or pleasure.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.
Turkey, heresy, hops, and beer came into England all in one year.
