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To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
A hand may first, and then a lip be kiss'd.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for read more
For want of a naile the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the
horse is lost, for want of a horse the rider is lost.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
He may as well not thank at all, who thanks when none are by.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
A leech that will not quit the skin until sated with blood.
