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Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
Too much taking heede is losse.
Too much taking heede is losse.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
Amiens was taken by the Fox, and retaken by the Lion.
The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.
The Apothecaries morter spoiles the Luters musick.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
Let the worst come to the worst.
Let the worst come to the worst.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Change but the name, and you are the subject of the story.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.