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The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
The naming of one man amounts to the exclusion of another.
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.
God made the country, and man made the town.
God made the country, and man made the town.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Councell breakes not the head.
Councell breakes not the head.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
