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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
Noble houskeepers neede no dores.
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the read more
The ox longs for the gaudy trappings of the horse; the lazy
pack-horse would fain plough. [We envy the position of others,
dissatisfied with our own.]
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
A cup concealed in the dress is rarely honestly carried.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
With his own weapon do I stab him.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
