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To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.
To gain a livelihood at the expense of all that makes life worth
the having.
He that sowes trusts in God.
He that sowes trusts in God.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, read more
He that is not handsome at 20, nor strong at 30, nor rich at 40,
nor wise at 50, will never bee handsome, strong, rich, or wise.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
Slight are the outward signs of evil thought.
What sorrow was, thou bad'st her know,
And from her own she learnt to melt at others' woe.
What sorrow was, thou bad'st her know,
And from her own she learnt to melt at others' woe.
Neither cast your pearls before swine.
Neither cast your pearls before swine.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
You harp perpetually on the same string.
