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The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
The beades in the Hand, and the Divell in Capuch (or cape of the
cloak).
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
Such men as fortune raises from a mean estate to the highest
elevation by way of a joke.
One good act of vengeance deserves another.
One good act of vengeance deserves another.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above
rubies.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
I am sure care's an enemy to life.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind.
A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
Many go out for wool, and come home shorn themselves.
