When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.

When war begins, then hell openeth.

When war begins, then hell openeth.

I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.

I hang my ears like an ass whose spirits droop.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

Heir follows heir, as wave succeeds to wave.

Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.

We make allowance for necessity.

We make allowance for necessity.

Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
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Alas! How difficult it is to prevent the countenance from
betraying guilt!
[Heu! quam difficile est crimen non prodere vultu.]

Let none say, I will not drinke water.

Let none say, I will not drinke water.

He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.

He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.