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As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
As high as Heaven, as deep as Hell.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
As innocent as a new-laid egg.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
To have a smattering knowledge of anything.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
Moche Crye and no Wull.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
To be praised by a man who has won his laurels.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
Like his that lights a candle to the sun.
