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A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Make hast to an ill way that you may get out of it.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
