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The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Divine grace was never slow.
Divine grace was never slow.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.
O how full of briars is this working-day world.