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It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
It was intended to be a vase, it has turned out a pot.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
Take heed of the wrath of a mighty man, and the tumult of the
people.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
As shines the moon in clouded skies,
She in her poor attire was seen.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
