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In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!
I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall read more
But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls
of the air, and they shall tell thee:
Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes
of the sea shall declare unto thee.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
He that talkes much of his happinesse summons griefe.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
A full belly neither fights nor flies well.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
