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The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
No tye can oblige the perfidious.
[No tie can oblige the perfidious.]
No tye can oblige the perfidious.
[No tie can oblige the perfidious.]
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
God keepe me from foure houses, an Vsurers, a Taverne, a Spittle,
and a Prison.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
When a friend askes, there is no to morrow.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
