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He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
He that plaies his mony ought not to value it.
Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot
That it doth singe yourself.
Heat not a furnace for your foe so hot
That it doth singe yourself.
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding
an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Love askes faith, and faith firmenesse.
Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the read more
Treading softly like a thief,
Lest the harsh shingle should grate underfoot,
And feeling all along the garden wall.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
Consider the end.
Consider the end.
