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Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Hastiness is the beginning of wrath, and its end repentance.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
If the old dog barke he gives counsell.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
Cruelty is more cruell, if we defer the pain.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
When you enter into a house, leave the anger ever at the doore.
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by read more
To a close shorne sheepe, God gives wind by measure.
[To a close shorn sheep, God gives wind by measure.]
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
Honourable mention encourages science, and merit is fostered by
praise.
