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In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
In chusing a wife, and buying a sword, we ought not to trust
another.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
It is success that colours all in life,
Success makes fools admir'd, makes villains honest.
It is success that colours all in life,
Success makes fools admir'd, makes villains honest.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
For emulation hath a thousand sons
That one by one pursue.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
Advise none to marry or goe to warre.
