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Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
