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Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
Every accusation against a fallen man gains credence.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
To weepe for joy is a kinde of Manna.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
He that once hitts, is ever bending.
