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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
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When the oak is before the ash, then you will only get a splash;
when the ash is before the oak, then you may expect a soak.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
Corne is cleaned with winde, and the soule with chastnings.
Corne is cleaned with winde, and the soule with chastnings.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that will deceive the fox, must rise betimes.
Hee that is in a Taverne thinkes he is in a vine-garden.
Hee that is in a Taverne thinkes he is in a vine-garden.
