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The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification
being deferred.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
Faults are committed within the walls of Troy and also without.
[There is fault on both sides.]
Faults are committed within the walls of Troy and also without.
[There is fault on both sides.]
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
He that serves, must serve.
He that serves, must serve.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Step after step the ladder is ascended.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Let never maiden think, however fair,
She is not fairer in new clothes than old.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.