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The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
In time of sickness the soul collects itself anew.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
The gentle Hawke halfe mans her selfe.
Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.
Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.
His tact, too, temper'd him from grave to gay,
And taught him when to be reserved or free.