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The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
Humble Hearts have humble desires.
Humble Hearts have humble desires.
'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.
'Tis godlike to have power, but not to kill.
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
A little fire is quickly trodden out;
Which, being suffer'd, rivers cannot quench.
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
Those who plot the destruction of others often fall themselves.
[Lat., Saepe intereunt aliis meditantes necem.]
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
A blustering night, a faire day.
A blustering night, a faire day.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
