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His bark is worse than his bite.
His bark is worse than his bite.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
Who gives to all, denies all.
Who gives to all, denies all.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
It is a proof of nobility of mind to despise injuries.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
The web of life is of mingled yarn, good and ill together.
