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The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.
A man suffers death himself as often as he loses those dear to
him.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Treason doth never prosper: what's the reason?
Why if it prosper, none dare call it treason.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Call me not an olive, till thou see me gathered.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to
be forgotten.
