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He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
One father is more then a hundred Schoolemasters.
[One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters.]
One father is more then a hundred Schoolemasters.
[One father is more than a hundred Schoolmasters.]
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Dally not with mony or women.
Dally not with mony or women.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
