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Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
It's absurd to warme one in his armour.
It's absurd to warme one in his armour.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
All are presumed good, till they are found in a fault.
Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.
Take heed of mad folks in a narrow place.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
The wise man sets bounds even to his innocent desires.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.
He that feares leaves, let him not goe into the wood.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
