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The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
His bloated paunch stands forth projecting a good eighteen
inches.
His bloated paunch stands forth projecting a good eighteen
inches.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.
Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness.
The sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.
