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The hair that covers the wit is more than the wit, for the
greater hides the less.
The hair that covers the wit is more than the wit, for the
greater hides the less.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
It will never come out of the flesh that's bred in the bone.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
He is onely bright that shines by himselfe.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
