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He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
What is got over the devil's back is spent under his belly.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
The secret wound still lives within the breast.
[Lat., Tacitum vivit sub pectore vulnus.]
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
Can heavenly breasts such stormy passions feel?
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
One science only will one genius fit,
So vast is art, so narrow human wit.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
