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The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
Impotent fury rages powerless and to no purpose.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
When modesty has once perished, it will never revive.
A Daniel still say I, a second Daniel!
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
A Daniel still say I, a second Daniel!
I thank thee, Jew, for teaching me that word.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
