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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
A woman conceales what shee knowes not.
A woman conceales what shee knowes not.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
With the arm which won the victory he protects the vanquished.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
Good Americans when they die go to Paris.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
 From a chollerick man withdraw a little; from him that saies 
nothing, for ever.  
 From a chollerick man withdraw a little; from him that saies 
nothing, for ever. 
 Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
 [Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]  
 Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
 [Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]