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He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
The best remedy against an ill man is much ground betweene both.
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
[Lat., Ne laterum laves.]
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Spare your breath to cool your porridge.
Spare your breath to cool your porridge.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.
