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When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
When the heart is sick it cannot bear the slightest annoyance.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears read more
To the inexperienced it is a pleasant thing to court the favour
of the great; an experienced man fears it.
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
Nature abhors a vacuum.
[Fr., Natura abhorret vacuum.]
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Vnder water, famine; under snow, bread.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
