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He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
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He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
He that lives well sees a farre off.
Something must be allowed to custom.
Something must be allowed to custom.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Make good use of your time, it flies fast.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
