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I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish.
[I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold
as a lion.
Scared out of his seven senses.
Scared out of his seven senses.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
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He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
I do not sacrifice, but lend myself to business.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
If that you have a former friend for foe.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
He who has enough for his wants should desire nothing more.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
