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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
Those who plot the destruction of others often perish in the
attempt.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
By heaven you have destroyed me, my friends!
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
He that hopes not for good, feares not evill.
