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It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
It is equally a fault to believe all men or to believe none.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
All feete tread not in one shoe.
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of read more
Tender-handed stroke a nettle,
And it stings you for your pains;
Grasp it like a man of mettle,
And it soft as silk remains.
'Tis the same with common natures,
Use 'em kindly, they rebel;
But, be rough as nutmeg-graters,
And the rogues obey you well.
In the kingdome of blind men the one ey'd is king.
[In the kingdom of blind men the one read more
In the kingdome of blind men the one ey'd is king.
[In the kingdom of blind men the one eyed is king.]
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
Revenge is sweeter than life itself.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]
Gluttony kills more then the sword.
[Gluttony kills more than the sword.]
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
It is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.
