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Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
Hee that hath patience hath fatt thrushes for a farthing.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
Virtue alone is happiness below.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
He hath great neede of a foole, that plaies the foole himselfe.
He hath great neede of a foole, that plaies the foole himselfe.
Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?
Hath not thy rose a canker, Somerset?
Hath not thy rose a thorn, Plantagenet?
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
