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Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape
calumny.
Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape
calumny.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The way to good conduct is never too late.
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which read more
The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new
thing under the sun.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Coming events cast their shadows before.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
