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The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
The ears that gape after secrets retain not faithfully what is
entrusted to them.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.
He that is afraid of leaves, goes not to the wood.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
Hee pays too deare for honey that licks it from thornes.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Hope is the poore mans bread.
Hope is the poore mans bread.
Bring in great logs and let them lie
To make a solid core of heat.
Bring in great logs and let them lie
To make a solid core of heat.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
This world is nothing except it tend to another.
This world is nothing except it tend to another.