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In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
In nothing do men so much resemble the gods as in giving help to
their fellow creatures.
The way is an ill neighbour.
The way is an ill neighbour.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.
Hee that stumbles and falles not, mends his pace.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
An old mans staffe is the rapper of deaths doore.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
The healthfull man can give counsell to the sick.
One fire burns out another's burning,
One pain is lessen'd by another's anguish;
Turn giddy and be read more
One fire burns out another's burning,
One pain is lessen'd by another's anguish;
Turn giddy and be holp by backward turning;
One desperate grief cures with another's languish.
