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Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.
Beware of the young doctor and the old barber.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
The first blow is as much as two.
The first blow is as much as two.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.
Say no ill of the yeere, till it be past.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.
There should be no strife with the vanquished or the dead.