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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
Good things soon find a purchaser.
Good things soon find a purchaser.
In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.
In a bondsman's key,
With bated breath and whispering humbleness.
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of read more
The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void
of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
Who overcomes
By force, hath overcome but half his foe.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Hee that lives in hope danceth without musick.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
