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That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
That should be regarded as a loss, which is won at the expense of
our reputation.
He that feares death lives not.
He that feares death lives not.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
There is great force hidden in a sweet command.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
Hee wrongs not an old man that steales his supper from him.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
He lives unsafely, that lookes too neere on things.
Better suffer ill, then doe ill.
Better suffer ill, then doe ill.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
