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Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
The deafe gaines the injury.
The deafe gaines the injury.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
It is far easier to begin a task than to finish it.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
Manie things are lost for want of asking.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
There is a good deal in a man's mode of eating.
There is a good deal in a man's mode of eating.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
