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He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.
A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
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.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
Concealed anger is to be feared; but hatred openly manifested
destroys its chance of revenge.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
