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He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
By looking at squinting people you learn to squint.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
Sit in your place and none can make you rise.
On a good bargaine thinke twice.
On a good bargaine thinke twice.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
