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That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
That which is not forbidden, is not on that account permitted.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.
So live with an inferior as you would wish a superior to live
with you.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
When a knave is in a plumtree he hath neither friend nor kin.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
The snow has at last melted, the fields regain their herbage, and
the trees their leaves.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
Bad beginnings, bad endings.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
No choice amongst stinking fish.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.