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The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts.
The tongue is not steele, yet it cuts.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
Nothing emboldens sin so much as mercy.
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
O let not women's weapons, water-drops,
Stain my man's cheeks!
If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
May go to whoop and holloa.
No naked man is sought after to be rifled.
No naked man is sought after to be rifled.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
He grieves more than is necessary who grieves before any cause
for sorrow has arisen.
