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Let the straight-limbed laugh at the club-footed, the white
skinned at the blackamoor.
Let the straight-limbed laugh at the club-footed, the white
skinned at the blackamoor.
Blood is thicker than water.
Blood is thicker than water.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
Even in animals there exists the spirit of their sires.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.
The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.
That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a read more
That eagle's fate and mine are one,
Which, on the shaft that made him die,
Espied a feather of his own,
Wherewith he wont to soar so high.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.