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From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
From the disease of one the whole flock perishes.
You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.
You began better than you have finished; the last act is not
equal to the first.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
Farre shooting never kild bird.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
I follow him, to serve my turn upon him.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked read more
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
