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None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
The same dish cooked over and over again wears out the irksome
life of the teacher.
The same dish cooked over and over again wears out the irksome
life of the teacher.
The absent partie is still faultie.
The absent partie is still faultie.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The wife is the key of the house.
The wife is the key of the house.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
