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The great put the little on the hooke.
The great put the little on the hooke.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.
To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty.
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
Some men plant an opinion they seem to erradicate.
One foote is better then two crutches.
One foote is better then two crutches.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
Hanging and wiving go by destiny.
