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Enough is as good as a feast.
Enough is as good as a feast.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
A kindness spontaneously offered to him who needs it, is doubly
gratifying.
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
The best bred have the best portion.
The best bred have the best portion.
States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.
States have their conversions and periods as well as naturall
bodies.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
A diligent Scholer, and the Master's paid.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, read more
Dress drains our cellar dry,
And keeps our larder lean; puts out our fires
And introduces hunger, frost, and woe,
Where peace and hospitality might reign.
