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He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
He who preserves a man's life against his will does the same
thing as if he slew him.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
The Jewes spend at Easter, the Moors at marriages, the Christians
in sutes.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
Is it not sheer madness to live poor to die rich?
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
