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Beate the dog before the Lyon.
Beate the dog before the Lyon.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
He comes to the world, as a gentleman comes
To a lodging ready furnished.
Poverty is the mother of health.
Poverty is the mother of health.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
Wine makes all sorts of creatures at table.
