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The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
In doubtful matters boldness is everything.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.
At lovers' perjuries,
They say Jove laughs.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
The friends of the unfortunate live a long way off.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
It is the duty of a good shepherd to shear, not to skin his
sheep.
