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He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and read more
The Frier preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.
[The Friar preached against stealing, and had a goose in his
sleeve.]
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Flattery brings friends, but the truth begets enmity.
Spare your breath to cool your porridge.
Spare your breath to cool your porridge.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Great king,
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn to labour and to wait.
