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If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
He, who will not pardon others, must not himself expect pardon.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
Better speake truth rudely, then lye covertly.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
 That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes 
of others.  
 That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes 
of others. 
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.
Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.