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Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Too much of anything is bad.
Too much of anything is bad.
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.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
Many have an irresistible itch for writing.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
Idle men are the devil's playfellows.
