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He that burnes most shines most.
He that burnes most shines most.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
When prayers are done, my Lady is ready.
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
I know not which way to turn. [I am in a quandary.]
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
Water, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
There are many things which may not be uttered by men in
threadbare coats.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
