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.]
GEORGE HERBERTHee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
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The Mr. absent, and the house dead.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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A poore beauty finds more lovers then husbands.
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A dead Bee maketh no Hony.
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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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Ships feare fire more then water. [Ships fear fire more than water.]
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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Prettiness dies first.
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To gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
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You cannot make a wind-mill goe with a paire of bellowes.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors. [A fat housekeeper makes lean executors.]
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