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The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
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If the husband once give way
To his wife's capricious sway,
For his breeches he next day
May go to whoop and holloa.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He that goes softly goes safely.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
I must be cruel only to be kind.
I must be cruel only to be kind.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
