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He makes no friend who never made a foe.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the
blind, both shall fall into the read more
They be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the
blind, both shall fall into the ditch.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
He that is his owne Counsellor knowes nothing sure but what hee
hath laid out.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
For over-warmth, if false, is worse than truth.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
Alas how difficult is it to preserve a high reputation!
A brute without a single redeeming point.
A brute without a single redeeming point.