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A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
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Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest,
Lend less than thou owest,
Ride more than thou goest,
Learn more than thou trowest,
Set less than thou throwest;
Leave thy drink and thy whore,
And keep in-a-door,
And thou shalt have more
Than two tens to a score.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
They have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
It is not permitted that we should know everything.
