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The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
The first service a child doth his father is to make him foolish.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him
chasteneth him betimes.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
To pull the chestnuts from the fire with the cat's paw.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
From his silence a man's consent is inferred.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
Pleasure bought with pain does harm.
What has not wasting time impaired?
What has not wasting time impaired?
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
A curst Cow hath short hornes.
[A curst cow has short horns.]
