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Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
I hold a wolf by the ears. [I am in a dilemma I have caught a
Tartar.]
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
He that trusts in a lie, shall perish in truth.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
He who repents of his fault is almost guiltless.
