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Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
He that will do thee a good turne, either he will be gon or dye.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
The best smell is bread, the best savour, salt, the best love
that of children.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
The thought hath good leggs, and the quill a good tongue.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
