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Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
He who bravely endures evils, in time reaps the reward.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He rejoices to have made his way by ruin of others.
[Lat., Gaudensque viam fecisse ruina.]
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
Few love to hear the sins they love to act.
