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We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.
We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
A man of a great memory without learning hath a rock and a
spindle, and no staffe to spin.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
As the yeere is, your pot must seeth.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
Every man has his price.
Every man has his price.
I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.
I'll potch at him some way;
Or wrath or craft may get him.
