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We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
We suffer by our proximity. [Who get a blow intended for
another.]
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Building and marrying of Children are great wasters.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
This is the reward of my folly.
This is the reward of my folly.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
A fly, a grape-stone, or a hair can kill.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
I abhor the profane rabble and keep them at a distance.
He carries well, to whom it waighes not.
He carries well, to whom it waighes not.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
Great businesses turne on a little pinne.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.