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He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget
it.
Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget
it.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
An Asse endures his burden, but not more then his burden.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The smell of money is good, come whence it may. [Alluding to
Vespasian's tax on ordure.]
The whole family is packed into one trap.
The whole family is packed into one trap.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
He who assists the wicked will in time rue it.
All soils are not fertile.
All soils are not fertile.
