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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter.
Bee not a Baker, if your head be of butter.
Of a new Prince, new bondage.
Of a new Prince, new bondage.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
The more thou stir it the worse it will be.
The more thou stir it the worse it will be.
Much matter decocted into few words.
Much matter decocted into few words.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our
regard for the donor.
The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel.
The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them to thy soul with hooks of steel.