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Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
A greater liar than the Parthians.
A greater liar than the Parthians.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
Craft against craft makes no living.
Craft against craft makes no living.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
