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The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
Hee a beast doth die, that hath done no good to his country.
Hee a beast doth die, that hath done no good to his country.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
Hold their nose to the grindstone.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
He that gives all before hee dies provides to suffer.
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
A woman and a glasse are ever in danger.
[A woman and a glass are ever in danger.]
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
Hee that marries for wealth sells his liberty.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
