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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.]
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
Bear in mind that you commit a crime by injuring even a wicked
brother.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
He enters the port with a full sail.
He enters the port with a full sail.
No love is foule, nor prison fair.
No love is foule, nor prison fair.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
We hate merit while it is with us; when taken away from our gaze,
we long for it jealously.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind!
The thief doth fear each bush an officer.
