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 In time the rod
 Becomes more mocked than feared.  
 In time the rod
 Becomes more mocked than feared. 
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
He that hath no good trade, it is to his losse.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
Two ill meales make the third a glutton.
The wolfe eats oft of the sheep that have been warn'd.
The wolfe eats oft of the sheep that have been warn'd.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
Providence is better then a rent.
Providence is better then a rent.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
 In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a 
shrew.]  
 In an evil hour thou bring'st her home. [You are marrying a 
shrew.]