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A fault is fostered by concealment.
A fault is fostered by concealment.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
 Know how sublime a thing it is
 To suffer and be strong.  
 Know how sublime a thing it is
 To suffer and be strong. 
 A curst Cow hath short hornes.
 [A curst cow has short horns.]  
 A curst Cow hath short hornes.
 [A curst cow has short horns.] 
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Knowledge is folly, except grace guide it.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.