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Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.
Whether the pitcher hits the stone or the stone hits the pitcher,
it goes ill with the pitcher.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Danger it selfe the best remedy for danger.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
Nothing is so intolerable as a woman with a long purse.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
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Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
