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He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter read more
When a man is pleased with the lot of others, he is dissatisfied
with his own, as a matter of course.
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
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.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
