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There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.
Fly the pleasure that bites to morrow.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.
An Oxe is taken by the horns, and a Man by the tongue.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots?
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Take heed of credit decaid, and people that have nothing.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Though the power be wanting, the will deserves praise.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
