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A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
A foole may throw a stone into a well, which a hundred wise men
cannot pull out.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
It is the nature of the unfortunate to be spiteful, and to envy
those who are well to do.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Service without reward is punishment.
Service without reward is punishment.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Deceive not thy Physitian, Confessor, nor Lawyer.
Deceive not thy Physitian, Confessor, nor Lawyer.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
The dowry, not the wife, is the object of attraction.
Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.
Know how sublime a thing it is
To suffer and be strong.