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Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
Conceit in weakest bodies strongest works.
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 dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
He dies twice who perishes by his own weapons.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
A sleepy master makes his servant a Lowt.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
He who would have the kernel must crack the shell.
