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A greater liar than the Parthians.
A greater liar than the Parthians.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
That least pleases us which is most urged on us.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
Laughter holding both his sides.
Laughter holding both his sides.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
No creature smarts so little as a fool.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
A mouse relies not solely on one hole.
