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He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
The foule Toade hath a faire stone in his head.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.
Ill natures, the more you aske them, the more they stick.
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Withdraw yourself from that vile bondage; Come say, "I am free,"
"I am free."
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
Just staying one day ahead of yesterday.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
Preferment goes by letter and affection.
