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The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
Curtesie on one side only lasts not long.
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
The cause ceasing, the effect ceases also.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
Where there is no honour, there is no griefe.
The House shewes the owner.
The House shewes the owner.
The moon is made of a green cheese.
The moon is made of a green cheese.
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
When a woman is undisguisedly bad, then indeed she is good.
[Comparatively speaking, as she at least lacks deception.]
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
And whispering, "I will ne'er consent," consented.
