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To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
The pupil will eclipse his tutor, I warrant.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The best things in life are free.
The best things in life are free.
