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Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Why, then the world's mine oyster,
Which I with sword will open.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
Prodigal of the property of others, sparing of his own.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
No hair so small but hath his shadow.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
Nothing is to be presumed on, or despaired of.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Who hath a Wolfe for his mate, needes a Dog for his man.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
