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A jade eates as much as a good horse.
A jade eates as much as a good horse.
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Let justice be done, though the heavens fall.
[Lat., Fiat justitia, ruat coelum.]
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The scalded head feares cold water.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
When they can't win in fair fight, they resort to all sorts of
sly tricks.
When they can't win in fair fight, they resort to all sorts of
sly tricks.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
She is kept alive on the milk of asses which she takes with her
wherever she goes.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
He subdues their rising passion and soothes their anger by soft
remonstrance.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.