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The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
The sight of a man hath the force of a Lyon.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he
might take the current sideways.
Their hearts sweat with undivulged guilt.
Their hearts sweat with undivulged guilt.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
A fat house-keeper makes leane Executors.
The child is father of the man.
The child is father of the man.
Speech is silvern, silence is golden.
Speech is silvern, silence is golden.