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Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
Let the force of arms give place to law and justice.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.
To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.
The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
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The gallant Sir Robert fought hard to the end,
But who can with fate and quart bumpers contend?
Though Fate said, a hero should perish ill light;
So up rose bright Phoebus, and down fell the knight.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
