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He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Citties are taken by the eares.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Say to pleasure, Gentle Eve, I will none of your apple.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
A married man turns his staffe into a stake.
When you will, they wont, when you wont, they will.
When you will, they wont, when you wont, they will.
