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The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Speake not of a dead man at the table.
Speake not of a dead man at the table.
A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
A pittifull mother makes a scald head.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
When all men have what belongs to them, it cannot bee much.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Speech is silvern, silence is golden.
Speech is silvern, silence is golden.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
A Marchant that gaines not, looseth.
