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Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
One houres sleepe before midnight is worth three after.
[One hour's sleep before midnight is worth three after.]
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
We live by reposing trust in each other.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
At length the Fox is brought to the Furrier.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
Hee that makes a thing too fine, breakes it.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
He that hath lost his credit is dead to the world.
