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 'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you, 
my lord fool, out of read more 
 'Tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink; but I tell you, 
my lord fool, out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, 
safety. 
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
Enjoy in happiness the pleasures which each hour brings with it.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
The best bred have the best portion.
The best bred have the best portion.
Nature made the fields and man the cities.
Nature made the fields and man the cities.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
 A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets 
journeys on in safety.  
 A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets 
journeys on in safety. 
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.