Beate the dog before the Lyon.

Beate the dog before the Lyon.

He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]

He who excuses himself, accuses himself.
[Fr., Qui s'excuse, s'accuse.]

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

'Tis pleasant to have a large heap to take from.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

Give me the ocular proof.

Give me the ocular proof.

How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out
of thy sleep?
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How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? When wilt thou arise out
of thy sleep?
Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the
hands to sleep:
So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth,
and thy want as an armed man.

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.

An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.

Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.

Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.