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Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
For use almost can change the stamp of nature.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
With no more sign of wisdom than a beard.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
It's no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.
The whole race of scribblers flies from the town and yearns for
country life.
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven
pillars.
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven
pillars.