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Woe to the house where there is no chiding.
Woe to the house where there is no chiding.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
The jackdaw, stript of her stolen colours, provokes our laughter.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Shee spins well that breedes her children.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
Drooping along the ground the vine misses its widowed elm.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.
Friends should be judged by their acts, not their words.