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He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
He that tells a secret is anothers servant.
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.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
If we cannot do what we want, we must do what we can.
Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.
Shewa good man his errour and he turnes it to a vertue, but an
ill, it doubles his fault.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
Our neighbour's crop is always more fruitful and his cattle
produce more milk than our own.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
