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A bad dog never sees the Wolfe.
A bad dog never sees the Wolfe.
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
[Lat., In regione caecorum rex est luscus.]
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Justice pleaseth few in their owne house.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
Charity sees the need not the cause.
But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?
But, Clifford, tell me, didst thou never hear,
That things ill got had ever bad success?
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He will be the last to discover the disgrace of his house.
He that will be served must bee patient.
He that will be served must bee patient.
