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A man would live in Italy (a place of pleasure) but he would
chuse to dy in Spain (where read more
A man would live in Italy (a place of pleasure) but he would
chuse to dy in Spain (where they say the Catholick Religion is
professed with greatest strictness).
God helps those who help themselves.
God helps those who help themselves.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far
country.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
