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Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whoever is
deceived thereby is not wise.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
The crow bewailes the sheepe, and then eates it.
Knowledge is power.
Knowledge is power.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.
If your head is wax, don't walk in the sun.