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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Give a clowne your finger, and he will take your hand.
Were it not for the bone in the legge, all the world would turne
Carpenters (to make them crutches).
Were it not for the bone in the legge, all the world would turne
Carpenters (to make them crutches).
Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.
Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.
Faire words makes mee looke to my purse.
Good service is a great inchantment.
Good service is a great inchantment.
A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
