If thou hast not a capon, feed on an onion.
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Many things are lost for want of asking.English
Blest is the bride the sun shines on.
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Alms never make poor.
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Craftiness must have clothes, but truth loves to go naked.
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Do when ye may, or suffer ye the nay, in love 'tis the way.
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Who goes a beast to Rome, a beast returns.
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