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Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Let the worst come to the worst.
Let the worst come to the worst.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
A tongue prone to slander is the proof of a depraved mind.
Dogs are fine in the field.
Dogs are fine in the field.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
He that studies his content, wants it.
He that studies his content, wants it.
Marriage is a feast where the grace is sometimes better than the
dinner.
Marriage is a feast where the grace is sometimes better than the
dinner.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.