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A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
He like a rock in the sea unshaken stands his ground.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
In a good house all is quickly ready.
In a good house all is quickly ready.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
