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I have cut my leg with my own adze.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor;
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One sorrow never comes but brings an heir,
That may succeed as his inheritor;
And so in ours, some neighboring nation,
Taking advantage of our misery,
Hath stuffed the hollow vessels with their power,
To beat us down, the which are down already;
And make a conquest of unhappy,
Whereas no glory 's got to overcome.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
He is the least in want who is the least covetous.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Like a dog he hunts in dreams.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
