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He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
He who boasts of his pedigree praises that which does not belong
to him.
The goddess was discovered by her gait.
The goddess was discovered by her gait.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
Fortune favors the brave.
[Lat., Fortes fortuna adjuvat.]
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
Win us with honest trifles, to betray us
In deepest consequence.
Win us with honest trifles, to betray us
In deepest consequence.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Just taking it one day at a time.
Just taking it one day at a time.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
An examin'd enterprize goes on boldly.
