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Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
Whom drink made wits, though nature made them fools.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
The vices of idleness are only to be shaken off by active
employment.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
A sinful heart makes feeble hand.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
Suretyship is the precursor of ruin.
