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He that endures is not overcome.
He that endures is not overcome.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
