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Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long and wise experience.
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
The life blood streaming thro' my heart,
Or my more dear immortal part,
Is not more fondly read more
The life blood streaming thro' my heart,
Or my more dear immortal part,
Is not more fondly dear.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
I have cut my leg with my own adze.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
How to conduct yourself properly before your superiors.
Buy at a faire, but sell at home.
Buy at a faire, but sell at home.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
Where none admire, 'tis useless to excel;
Where none are beaux, 'tis vain to be a belle.
