Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth not.
GEORGE HERBERTIn the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome. [In the world, who knows not to swim goes to the bottom.]
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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Sink not in spirit; who aimeth at the sky Shoots higher much than he that means a tree.
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The Divell never assailes a man, except he find him either void of knowledge, or of the fear of God.
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To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
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Of the smells, bread; of the tastes, salt.
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Hee that comes of a hen must scrape.
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In a Leopard the spotts are not observed.
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Drink not the third glass, which thou canst not tame, when once it is within thee.
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To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
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Hee that burnes his house warmes himselfe for once.
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A lean compromise is better than a fat lawsuit.
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The offender never pardons.
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He that hath but one eye, must bee afraid to lose it. [He that hath but one eye must be afraid to lose it.]
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