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The wolfe eats oft of the sheep that have been warn'd.
The wolfe eats oft of the sheep that have been warn'd.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
As the yellow gold is tried in the fire, so is sincerity tested
in adversity.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
There is safety in numbers. [Lat., Defendit numerus.]
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
Even the good Homer is sometimes caught napping.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
Every one fastens where there is gaine.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
