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For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
For 'tis not good that children should know any wickedness.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
Who doth his owne businesse, foules not his hands.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
If any man shall have ears to hear, let him hear.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
A coward calls himself cautious, a miser thrifty.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
