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It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
A little nonsense now and then
Is relished by the wisest men.
Facts are stubborn things.
Facts are stubborn things.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
What! can so young a thorn begin to prick?
Better be a foole then a knave.
Better be a foole then a knave.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
