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To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to
those who can.
A faire death honours the whole life.
A faire death honours the whole life.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
There is no useful thing which may not be turned to an injurious
purpose.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
