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He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
Never without a shilling in my purse.
Never without a shilling in my purse.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
Talke much and erre much, saies the Spanyard.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
He that cockers his child, provides for his enemie.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
The tempest threatens before it comes; houses creak before they
fall.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
Admonish your friends in private; praise them in public.
Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?
Take away her rewards, and who will ever clasp naked Virtue to
his bosom?
If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.
If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.