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Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.
Hee that demands misseth not, unlesse his demands be foolish.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
An oath that is not to bee made is not to be kept.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
To make a commencement requires a mental effort.
To make a commencement requires a mental effort.
