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Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
It's better to be head of a Lyzard, then the tayle of a Lyon.
It's better to be head of a Lyzard, then the tayle of a Lyon.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
