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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Idleness induces caprice.
Idleness induces caprice.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.
Words are men's daughters, but God's sons are things.
In the end truth will out.
In the end truth will out.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
[Lat., Accerima proximorum odia.]
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
