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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one read more
It is a disgrace to say one thing and think another; but how much
more disgraceful to write one thing and think another!
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Something must be allowed to custom.
Something must be allowed to custom.
A word once spoken cannot be recalled.
A word once spoken cannot be recalled.