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Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
That which I just now gave, I recall, and draw back the string.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
Oh what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
Trust not those cunning waters of his eyes,
For villany is not without such rheum.
