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He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
He that can make a fire well, can end a quarrell.
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
Little pitchers have wide eares.
[Little pitchers have wide ears.]
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
The shadow of a mighty name.
The shadow of a mighty name.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
