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The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
Despair of all recovery spoils longevity,
And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity.
Despair of all recovery spoils longevity,
And makes men's miseries of alarming brevity.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
Trust not him that hath once broken faith.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
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 new broome sweepeth cleane.
A new broome sweepeth cleane.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
In sports and journeys men are knowne.
