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Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
No mortal man is wise at all times.
Out of mind, when out of view.
Out of mind, when out of view.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
We may escape misfortune for a while, but the evil day will come.
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction read more
He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter,
or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;
Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the
snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
A live dog is better than a dead lion.
