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Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
Hier lies that should fetch a perfect woman over the coles.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
If you believe everything you read, better not read.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
Your thoughts close, and your countenance loose.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.
He that praiseth himselfe spattereth himselfe.
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want read more
Weeds are shallow-rooted,
Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden,
And choke the herbs for want of husbandry.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
