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He that riseth first, is first drest.
He that riseth first, is first drest.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
Such a Saint, such an offering.
Such a Saint, such an offering.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Liars pay the penalty of their own misdeeds.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey,
and brevity.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
The higher the tower, the greater the fall thereof.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
I gave the mouse a hole, and she is become my heire.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.