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Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Every sound alarms. [A guilty conscience.]
Every sound alarms. [A guilty conscience.]
Prevention is better than cure.
Prevention is better than cure.
There is no evil without its compensation.
There is no evil without its compensation.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself
feared?
Who can love the man he fears. or by who he thinks he is himself
feared?
