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A City that parlies is half gotten.
A City that parlies is half gotten.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
Eloquence enough, but little wisdom.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale,
'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
