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He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
Some flowers of Eden ye yet inherit,
But the trail of the serpent is over them all.
He comes not in my books.
He comes not in my books.
A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
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A long tongue is a signe of a short hand.
[A long tongue is a sign of a short hand.]
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
Good & quickly seldome meete.
Good & quickly seldome meete.
He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
