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A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom.
A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom.
The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
France is a meddow that cuts thrice a yeere.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
Who could tell such a story with dry eyes?
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
He that sings on friday, will weepe on Sunday.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.
Perhaps the day may come when we shall remember these sufferings
with joy.