We live in an age that hath more need of good example than precepts.
GEORGE HERBERTThe devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
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He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
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Hee that is in a towne in May loseth his spring.
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In a long journey straw waighs.
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He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
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He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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When thou dost tell another’s jest, therein Omit the oaths, which true wit cannot need; Pick out of tales the mirth, but not the sin.
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He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.
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Never was strumpet faire.
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True beauty lives on high. Ours is but a flame borrowed thence.
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It’s not good fishing before the net.
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They that are booted are not alwaies ready.
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Shall I, to please another wine-sprung minde, Lose all mine own? God hath giv’n me a measure Short of His can and body; must I find A pain in that, wherein he finds a pleasure?
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Conversation makes one what he is.
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Good workemen are seldome rich.
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