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He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
Modesty sets off one newly come to honour.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.