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A little and good fills the trencher.
A little and good fills the trencher.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
Whose wit in the combat as gentle as bright
Ne'er carried a heartstain away on its blade.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
A holy habit clenseth not a foule soule.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
Sweet discourse makes short daies and nights.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Mystery magnifies danger, as the fog does the sun.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may read more
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain.
Deeper to wound she shuns the fight;
She drops her arms, to gain the field:
Secures her conquest by her flight:
And triumphs when she seems to yield.
