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Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
Happie is hee that chastens himselfe.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
What were vices have become the fashion of the day.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
A bellowing cow soon forgets her calf.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Take heede of still waters, the quick passe away.
[Take heed of still waters, they quick pass away.]
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
Men at some times are masters of their fates.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.