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We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.
In life you lov'd me not, in death you bewaile me.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
A Lyons skin is never cheape.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Who bravely dares must sometimes risk a fall.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
Some evils are cured by contempt.
He that is surprized with the first frost feeles it all the
winter after.
He that is surprized with the first frost feeles it all the
winter after.