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Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Warre and Physicke are governed by the eye.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
In spending lies the advantage.
In spending lies the advantage.
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as
he pleased and displeased them. . read more
If the tag-rag people did not clap him and hiss him, according as
he pleased and displeased them. . . . I am no true man.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
Fortune, by being too lavish of her favours on a man, only makes
a fool of him.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
Take heede of the viniger of sweet wine.
