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 He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, 
even when most on his guard.  
 He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated, 
even when most on his guard. 
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle.
 If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to 
those who can.  
 If you cannot conduct yourself with propriety, give place to 
those who can. 
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
Divine ashes are better then earthly meale.
He who wishes to injure another, will soon find a pretext.
He who wishes to injure another, will soon find a pretext.
Princes are venison in Heaven.
Princes are venison in Heaven.
The child is father of the man.
The child is father of the man.
 Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
 [Lat., Ne laterum laves.]  
 Do not waste bricks. (Waste your labor.)
 [Lat., Ne laterum laves.]