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One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
Flies are busiest about leane horses.
Flies are busiest about leane horses.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
