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He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
Some falls the means are happier to rise.
A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.
A beane in liberty is better then a comfit in prison.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
In time comes he whom God sends.
In time comes he whom God sends.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.