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Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
Better is one Accipe, then twice to say, Dabo tibi.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
A man that is warned is half armed.
A man that is warned is half armed.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
The offender never pardons.
The offender never pardons.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
