Providence is better then a rent.

Providence is better then a rent.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.

Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.

Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.

A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.

A third heir seldom profits by ill-gotten wealth.

Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.

It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
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It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]

Far from gay cities and the ways of men.

Far from gay cities and the ways of men.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.

While your client is watching for you at the front door, slip out
at the back.