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Hee that lives ill, feare followes him.
Hee that lives ill, feare followes him.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
That is not good language which all understand not.
That is not good language which all understand not.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
This is no time for staring about.
This is no time for staring about.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
