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Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
You are his father by nature, I by counsel.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
The child is father of the man.
The child is father of the man.
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
