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As is the mother, so is her daughter.
As is the mother, so is her daughter.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that read more
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby,
Knowing that with the shadow of his wings
He can at pleasure stint their melody:
Even so mayest thou the giddy men of Rome.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Ships feare fire more then water.
Ships feare fire more then water.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
All the Armes of England will not arme feare.
All the Armes of England will not arme feare.
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
