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 My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to 
approach the place of danger.  
 My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to 
approach the place of danger. 
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
You may safely leave that matter to take care of itself.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
 The maxims of men reveal their characters.
 [Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]  
 The maxims of men reveal their characters.
 [Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.] 
 Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
 [Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]  
 Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
 [Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.] 
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Be not arrogant when fortune smiles, or dejected when she frowns.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.
Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.