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It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the read more
It is a wretched thing to rest upon the fame of others, lest, the
supporting pillar being removed, the superstructure should
collapse in ruin.
Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]
Hold on, and wait for the grasshoppers. [Wait for better times.]
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
God comes to see without a bell.
God comes to see without a bell.
Every day brings his bread with it.
Every day brings his bread with it.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
He is a great Necromancer, for he asks counsel counsell of the
Dead (i.e. books).
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
So get the start of the majestic world
And bear the palm alone.
