Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
GEORGE HERBERTGreat Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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All that shakes falles not.
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Only a sweet and virtuous soul, like seasoned timber, never gives.
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The Law is not the same at morning and at night.
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He that burnes most shines most.
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It is better to have wings then hornes.
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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Every one fastens where there is gaine.
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They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
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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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There is no heat of affection but is joyned with some idlenesse of brain, says the Spaniard.
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In thy discourse, if thou desire to please; All such is courteous, useful, new, or wittie: Usefulness comes by labour, wit byease; Courtesie grows in court; news in the citie.
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The cow knows not what her tail is worth till she has lost it.
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
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The eye and Religion can beare no jesting.
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By all means use sometimes to be alone. Salute thyself: see what thy soul doth wear.
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