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If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
If you are only an underling, don't dress too fine.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.
The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
