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The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.
For glances beget ogles, ogles sighs,
Sighs wishes, wishes words, and words a letter.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary.
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon read more
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
