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He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
He that hath no hony in his pot, let him have it in his mouth.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
With taper-light
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish.
A golden key can open any door.
A golden key can open any door.
Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
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Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
[Lat., Medio de fonte leporum
Surgit amari aliquid, quod in ipsis floribus angat.]
They have learnt life's lessons.
They have learnt life's lessons.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Flames too soon acquire strength if disregarded.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
Sometimes the best gaine is to lose.
