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He who injures one man threatens many.
He who injures one man threatens many.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
He that trusts much Obliges much, says the Spaniard.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Stay a little and news will find you.
Stay a little and news will find you.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
