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The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.
Old praise dies, unlesse you feede it.
Old praise dies, unlesse you feede it.
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to read more
The first degree of folly is to hold ones selfe wise, the second
to professe it, the third to despise counsell.
Patience is sorrow's salve.
Patience is sorrow's salve.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
Water trotted is as good as oates.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.
To rise with the lark, and go to bed with the lamb.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
