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He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
The death of a young wolfe doth never come too soon.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
Man proposes, and God disposes.
[It., Ordina l'uomo, e dio dispone.]
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
None knowes the weight of anothers burthen.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.