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He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
He that hath no ill fortune is troubled with good.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
The abuse of cabmen in a block.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
He that burnes most shines most.
He that burnes most shines most.
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
A litle wind kindles; much puts out the fire.
[A little wind kindles; much puts out the fire.]
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
