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In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care read more
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care of his tools.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
The Catt sees not the mouse ever.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
Of a new Prince, new bondage.
Of a new Prince, new bondage.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
My house, my house, though thou art small, thou art to me the
Escuriall.
