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A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
Give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself.
Give a man enough rope and he'll hang himself.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
Believe Robert who has tried it.
[Lat., Experto crede Roberto.]
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that wipes the childs nose, kisseth the mothers cheeke.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
Whither art thou rushing to destruction?
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.