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The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The same dish cooked over and over again wears out the irksome
life of the teacher.
The same dish cooked over and over again wears out the irksome
life of the teacher.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
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To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and
hatred therewith.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
'Tis pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print;
A book's a book, although there's nothing in 't.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.