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A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.
A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
[Lat., Idem Accio quod Titio jus esto.]
From a chollerick man withdraw a little; from him that saies
nothing, for ever.
From a chollerick man withdraw a little; from him that saies
nothing, for ever.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
