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Hee that falles into the durt, the longer he stayes there, the
fowler he is.
Hee that falles into the durt, the longer he stayes there, the
fowler he is.
He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.
He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Chuse not an house neere an lnne (viz. for noise) or in a corner
(for filth).
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.
Sufferance is the badge of all our tribe.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand read more
A tigress, robb'd of young, a lioness,
Or other interesting beast of prey,
Are similes at hand for the distress
Of ladies who cannot have their own way.