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Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
are deceitful.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
Water a farre off quencheth not fire.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
In robe and crown the king stepped down,
To meet and greet her on her way.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.
Building is a sweet impoverishing.
Building is a sweet impoverishing.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
To gaine teacheth how to spend.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.
If all fooles wore white Caps, wee should seeme a flock of geese.