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Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Folly growes without watering.
Folly growes without watering.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Hee commands enough that obeyes a wise man.
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on.
