There are many waies to fame. {There are many ways to fame.]
GEORGE HERBERTWhen a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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Frenzy, Heresie, and Jealovsie, seldome cured.
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The life of man is a winter way.
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Sundays observe; think when the bells do chime, ‘T is angels’ music.
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Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft. [Of a pig’s tail you can never make a good shaft.]
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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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In solitude, be a multitude to thyself. Tibullus by all means use sometimes to be alone.
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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
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The worst speak something good; if all want sense, God takes a text, and preacheth patience.
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When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
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When war begins, then hell openeth.
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Light burdens, long borne, grow heavy.
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He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the Dead (i.e. books).
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Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
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A little labour, much health.
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Praise the Sea, but keepe on land.
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