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Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.
Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Citties are taken by the eares.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
The bitter past, more welcome is the sweet.
