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In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
Thou hast death in thy house, and dost bewaile anothers.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
All delay is irksome, but it teaches us wisdom.
He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.
He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
The offender never pardons.
The offender never pardons.
After supper walk a mile.
After supper walk a mile.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.
Who hath no head, needes no heart.
Who hath no head, needes no heart.
