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The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
Hell is full of good meanings and wishings.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
Love and businesse teach eloquence.
