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It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
It often happens, that misery will follow a marriage when the
dowry is too large.
There is no body will go to hell for company.
There is no body will go to hell for company.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
The bowl dispels corroding cares.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Sinnes are not knowne till they bee acted.
Fortune favours the bold.
Fortune favours the bold.
Hee is a foole that thinks not that another thinks.
Hee is a foole that thinks not that another thinks.
For well-dowered wife, credit, friends, birth and beauty,
all-powerful money gives them all.
For well-dowered wife, credit, friends, birth and beauty,
all-powerful money gives them all.
