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Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in read more
A man so various, that he seem'd to be
Not one, but all mankind's epitome;
Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong.
Was everything by starts, and nothing long;
But in the course of one revolving moon,
Was chymist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
We always strive for that which is forbidden, and desire that
which is denied us.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
One flower makes no garland.
One flower makes no garland.
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
No money, no Swiss.
[Fr., Point d'argent, point de Suisse.]
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
An undying hatred, and a wound never to be healed.
