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 However exalted our position, we should still not despise the 
powers of the humble.  
 However exalted our position, we should still not despise the 
powers of the humble. 
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
Learne weeping, and thou shalt laugh gayning.
 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit 
drieth the bones.  
 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit 
drieth the bones. 
 The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little 
mouse.  
 The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little 
mouse. 
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
Troy owes to Homer what whist owes to Hoyle.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.