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Too much taking heede is losse.
Too much taking heede is losse.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem read more
He whom the gods love dies young, whilst he is full of health,
perception, and judgment.
[Lat., Quem dii diligunt,
Adolescens moritur, dum valet, sentit, sapit.]
Even a child is known by his doings.
Even a child is known by his doings.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad,
will work out his ruin.
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
Punishment is lame, but it comes.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
He who asks with timidity invites a refusal.
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
The first dish pleaseth all.
The first dish pleaseth all.
