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The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
Gentility is nothing but Ancient Riches.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
It is sheer folly to tear the hair in grief as if sorrow could be
cured by baldness.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.