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The back-doore robs the house.
The back-doore robs the house.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
Beare with evill, and expect good.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
If any would not work, neither shall he eat.
A great ship askes deepe waters.
[A great ship asks deep waters.]
A great ship askes deepe waters.
[A great ship asks deep waters.]
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
