If folly were griefe every house would weepe. [If folly were grief, every house would weep.]
GEORGE HERBERTHee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
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The Italians are wise before the deede, the Germanes in the deede, the French after the deede. [The Italians are wise before the deed, the Germens in the deed, the French after the deed.]
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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He that hath one foot in the straw, hath another in the spittle.
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By no means run in debt: take thine own measure, Who cannot live on twenty pound a year, Cannot on forty.
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Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
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Prettiness dies first.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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He that chastens one, chastens 20.
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None knows the weight of another’s burden.
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Only a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
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A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
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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.
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
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He that burnes most shines most.
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