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Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
The back-doore robs the house.
The back-doore robs the house.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
our manners, and removes all awkwardness.
To have properly studied the liberal sciences gives a polish to
our manners, and removes all awkwardness.
As the sweet voice of a bird,
Heard by the lander in a lonely isle,
Moves him read more
As the sweet voice of a bird,
Heard by the lander in a lonely isle,
Moves him to think what kind of bird it is,
That sings so delicately clear, and make
Conjecture of the plumage and the form.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
A white wall is the paper of a foole.
A white wall is the paper of a foole.
