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He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.
He that will enter into Paradise, must have a good key.
Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.
Hee that doth what hee will, doth not what he ought.
Live according to your income.
Live according to your income.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
The charges of building and making of gardens are unknowne.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
Yield not to calamity, but face her boldly.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
