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Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
We have not to talk, but to steer the vessel.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
In avoiding one evil we fall into another, if we use not
discretion.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
Whistle, and she'll come to you.
To be too busie gets contempt.
To be too busie gets contempt.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
No man ought to be twice tried for the same offence.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
Let them call it mischief;
Then it is past and prosper'd, 'twill be virtue.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
