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Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his read more
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his own team his
paternal acres, freed from all thought of usury.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
He plaies well that winnes.
[He plays well that wins.]
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
They make a desert and they call it peace.
They make a desert and they call it peace.
