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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.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
You may be on land, yet not in a garden.
You may be on land, yet not in a garden.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Every bullet has its billet.
Every bullet has its billet.
Where McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.
Where McGregor sits, there is the head of the table.
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
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.
