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Councell breakes not the head.
Councell breakes not the head.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
The slow, sweet hours that bring us all things good.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!
What an alteration of honour has
Desperate want made!