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. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
One man thinks one thing best, another another.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Take heed of a step-mother; the very name of her sufficeth.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every bullet has its billet.
Every bullet has its billet.
Old soldiers never die;
They fade away!
Old soldiers never die;
They fade away!
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
