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Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Sop to Cerebus.
If I can find Cerebus a sop, I shall be at rest for one day.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
