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Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Look not upon the wine when it is read, when it giveth his colour
in the cup, when it read more
Look not upon the wine when it is read, when it giveth his colour
in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.
At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.
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.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
Harken to reason or shee will bee heard.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]
Better a bare foote then none.
[Better a barefoot than none.]
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.