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The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
When the Foxe preacheth, beware geese.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
The wrongs of a Husband or Master are not reproached.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
Demons in act, but gods at least in face.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
A naughty child is better sick then whole.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
What, lost a world, and bade a hero fly?
The timid tear in Cleopatra's eye.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
