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It's good tying the sack before it be full.
It's good tying the sack before it be full.
What! upon compulsion? No!
What! upon compulsion? No!
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
By flying, men often rush into the midst of calamities.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
Repentant tears wash out the stain of guilt.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
He that endures is not overcome.
He that endures is not overcome.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
A kinsman, a friend, or whom you intreate, take not to serve you,
if you will be served neately.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
