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The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
He that riseth betimes hath some thing in his head.
There is no retracing our steps.
There is no retracing our steps.
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
O churl! drink all; and leave no friendly drop!
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Fortune to one is Mother, to another is Step-mother.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
Forgiveness to the injured does belong,
But they ne'er pardon who have done the wrong.
