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One man thinks one thing best, another another.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
Our praises are our wages.
Our praises are our wages.
A penny spar'd is twice got.
A penny spar'd is twice got.
A friend is a second self.
A friend is a second self.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Rich gifts wax poor, when givers prove unkind.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
Keep not ill men company, lest you increase the number.
 The fire i' the flint
 Shows not till it be struck.  
 The fire i' the flint
 Shows not till it be struck. 
 A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you, 
if you will be served neately.  
 A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you, 
if you will be served neately.