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It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
To buy deare is not bounty.
To buy deare is not bounty.
Hee lookes not well to himselfe that lookes not ever.
Hee lookes not well to himselfe that lookes not ever.
Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.
Though you see a Church-man ill, yet continue in the Church
still.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
The clown waits for the river to run itself dry. [Crossing
Cheapside.]
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
