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The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
Better spare to have of thine own, then aske of other men.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Of a little thing a little displeaseth.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
