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It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
The drunkard is convicted by his praises of wine.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
A name, it has more than nominal worth,
And belongs to good or bad luck at birth.
Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]
Hee that goes to bed thirsty riseth healthy.
[He that goes to bed thirsty rises healthy.]
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
(They are unknown) because they had no bard to sing their praises.
Better suffer ill, then doe ill.
Better suffer ill, then doe ill.
The tooth-ach is more ease then to deale with ill people.
The tooth-ach is more ease then to deale with ill people.