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It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]
What's done can't be undone.
[Fr., Ce qui est faicr ne se peult desfaire.]
All our pompe the earth covers.
All our pompe the earth covers.
The Wolfe knowes, what the ill beast thinkes.
The Wolfe knowes, what the ill beast thinkes.
Whether you boyle snow or pound it, you can have but water of it.
Whether you boyle snow or pound it, you can have but water of it.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.
He that takes not up a pin, slights his wife.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
He will not carry his wealth to the waters of Acheron.
