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Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
Let not him that feares feathers come among wild-foule.
We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.
We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish read more
The cautious wolf fears the pit, the hawk regards with suspicion
the snare laid for her, and the fish the hook in its concealment.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
Sweet is the recollection of difficulties overcome.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.