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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
The best things in life are free.
The best things in life are free.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
The holydays of joy are the vigils of sorrow.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
You cannot know wine by the barrell.
[You cannot know the wine by the barrel.]
