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Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Who hastens a glutton choakes him.
Who hastens a glutton choakes him.
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be read more
Friend, for your epitaph I'm grieved,
Where still so much is said;
One half will never be believed,
The other never read.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Life is halfe spent before we know what it is.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
