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Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
Ther's no great banquet but some fares ill.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
The battle is over when the foe has fallen.
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
Set good against evill.
[Set good against evil.]
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop read more
I would have thee gone,
And yet no further than a wanton's bird,
Who lets it hop a little from her hand,
Like a poor prisoner in his twisted gyves,
And with a silk thread plucks it back again.
