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It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
It is but the weak and little mind that rejoices in revenge.
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.
Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?
Whither, O god of wine, art thou hurrying me, whilst under thy
all-powerful influence?
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Men speake of the faire, as things went with them there.
Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
Clean hands are better than full ones in the sight of God.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.