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Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Oft expectation fails, and most oft there,
Where most it promises.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
The silent countenance often speaks with expressive eloquence.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Power seldome grows old at Court.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
