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I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
Whence is that knocking?
How is't with me, when every noise appals me?
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.
Ever since we weare cloathes, we know not one another.