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Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.
A flatterers throat is an open Sepulcher.
When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
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When clouds are seen, wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall, then winter is at hand;
When the sun sets, who doth not look for night?
Untimely storms makes men expect a dearth.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
Be what thou wouldst seeme to be.
O ye who teach the ingenuous youth of nations--
Holland, France, England, Germany or Spain;
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O ye who teach the ingenuous youth of nations--
Holland, France, England, Germany or Spain;
I pray ye flog them upon all occasions,
It mends their morals--never mind the pain.
An injury may prove a blessing.
An injury may prove a blessing.
