Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
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Others' follies teach us not,
Nor much their wisdom teaches;
And most of sterling worth is what
Our own experience preaches.

That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.

That which has been endured with difficulty is remedied with
delight.

A blustering night, a faire day.

A blustering night, a faire day.

Princes are venison in Heaven.

Princes are venison in Heaven.

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?

A true friend is tested in adversity.

A true friend is tested in adversity.

Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.

Let him be kept from paper, pen, and ink;
So may he cease to write, and learn to think.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

Beasts of like kind will spare those of kindred spots.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.

Skins may differ, but affection
Dwells in white and black the same.