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Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
Let him who has granted a favour speak not of it; let him who has
received one, proclaim it.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be read more
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be believed,
The other never read.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Oh, woman! in our hours of ease,
Uncertain, coy, and hard to please.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.