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How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is,
To have a thankless child.
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is,
To have a thankless child.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
If you are dreaded by many then beware of many.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.
He that thinks amiss, concludes worse.
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
How much of injustice and depravity is sanctioned by custom!
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Sorrow concealed, like an oven stopp'd,
Doth burn the heart to cinders, where it is.
Sorrow concealed, like an oven stopp'd,
Doth burn the heart to cinders, where it is.
