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What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
