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Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
Many friends in generall, one in speciall.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious read more
Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous,
Wears yet a precious jewel in his head.
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil read more
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil in.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
Now out of this nettle, danger, will I pluck the flower, safety.
The absent partie is still faultie.
The absent partie is still faultie.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.
To have the same likes and dislikes, therein consists the firmest
bond of friendship.