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We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
On painting and fighting looke aloofe.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]
Gloriously false. [Like Rahab.]
One swallow does not make spring.
One swallow does not make spring.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
