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When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
When one is on horsebacke hee knowes all things.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
The higher the Ape goes, the more he shewes his taile.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
