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I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.
I have been a soldier,
Till the helm hath worn those aged temples bare.
To have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, like a rusty mail
In monumental mockery.
To have done, is to hang
Quite out of fashion, like a rusty mail
In monumental mockery.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
The beast that goes alwaies never wants blowes.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
Small showers last long, but sudden storms are short.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
When my house burnes, it's not good playing at Chesse.
