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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.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
With men all is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
Take care of the halfpence and pence, and the shillings and
pounds will take care of themselves.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
A woman sometimes scorns what best contents her.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.
The Lame goes as farre as your staggerer.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.