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In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
The goate must browse where she is tyed.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
Sharp is the kiss of the falcon's beak.
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
O, what may man within him hide,
Though angel on the outward side!
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Always keep your hook in the water: where you least expect one,
the fish will be found.
Who hastens a glutton choakes him.
Who hastens a glutton choakes him.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
