With empty hands men may no hauks lure.
GEOFFREY CHAUCERWomen naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous with money, obedient to the wife, and lively in bed.
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Patience is a conquering virtue. The learned say that, if it not desert you, It vanquishes what force can never reach; Why answer back at every angry speech? No, learn forbearance or, I’ll tell you what, You will be taught it, whether you will or not.
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In general, women desire to rule over their husbands and lovers, to be the authority above them.
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We little know the things for which we pray.
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Look up on high, and thank the God of all.
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Certain, when I was born, so long ago, Death drew the tap of life and let it flow; And ever since the tap has done its task, And now there’s little but an empty cask.
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What’s said is said and goes upon its way Like it or not, repent it as you may.
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The cat would eat fish but would not get her feet wet.
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And so it is in politics, dear brother, Each for himself alone, there is no other.
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Many a true word is spoken in jest.
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Time and tide wait for no man.
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One flesh they are; and one flesh, so I’d guess, Has but one heart, come grief or happiness.
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In love there is but little rest.
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All good things must come to an end.
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Patience is a conquering virtue.
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Women naturally desire the same six things as I; they want their husbands to be brave, wise, rich, generous with money, obedient to the wife, and lively in bed.
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