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That is not good language which all understand not.
That is not good language which all understand not.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
When war begins, then hell openeth.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
It adds to the glory both of soule and body.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
To speake of an Vsurer at the table marres the wine.
Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.
Care keeps his watch in every old man's eye.
