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The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
That's the best gowne that goes up and downe the house.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
It's an ill councell that hath no escape.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
These are the evils which result from gossiping habits.
God's in His Heaven--
All's right with the world!
God's in His Heaven--
All's right with the world!
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
Warre makes theeves, and peace hangs them.
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
The envious will die, but envy never.
[Fr., Les envieux mourront, mais non jamais l'envie.]
