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For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
For man may pious texts repeat,
And yet religion have no inward seat.
Who hastens a glutton choakes him.
Who hastens a glutton choakes him.
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Who would doe ill ne're wants occasion.
Good is god, but better carries it.
Good is god, but better carries it.
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.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
