Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
GEORGE HERBERTWater, fire, and souldiers, quickly make roome. [Water, fire, and soldiers quickly make room.]
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Many, affecting wit beyond their power, Have got to be a dear fool for an hour.
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He that is angry at a feast is rude.
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Envy not greatness: for thou mak’st thereby Thyself the worse, and so the distance greater.
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He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
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Who would doe ill ne’re wants occasion.
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Where there is peace, God is.
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Hee that gets out of debt, growes rich.
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The eye will have his part.
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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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All our pompe the earth covers.
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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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A little labour, much health.
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Good words are worth much, and cost little.
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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Music helps not the toothache.
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