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He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
Two heads are better than one.
Two heads are better than one.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
Stay a little, that we may make an end the sooner.
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
The greatest step is that out of doores.
[The greatest step is that out of doors.]
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
Want of pluck shows want of blood.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
A wise man cares not for what he cannot have.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
