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Give me the ocular proof.
Give me the ocular proof.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
He that doth what he should not, shall feele what he would not.
It takes two to make a quarrel.
It takes two to make a quarrel.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you
bee drowned.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
He that hath not the craft, let him shut up shop.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Ridicule often cuts the knot, where severity fails.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
Though a lie be well drest, it is ever overcome.
