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A wolfe will never make war against another wolfe.
A wolfe will never make war against another wolfe.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
The honey is sweet, but the Bee stings.
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
How well I feathered by nest.
How well I feathered by nest.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
