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It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
It is good to hold the asse by the bridle.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
The perswasion of the fortunate swaies the doubtfull.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
You must strike in measure, when there are many to strike on one
Anvile.
It will please though ten times repeated.
It will please though ten times repeated.
There is a method in man's wickedness:
It grows up by degrees.
There is a method in man's wickedness:
It grows up by degrees.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
When your armour is on, it is too late to retreat.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to read more
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be
thirsty, give him water to drink.
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord
shall reward thee.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
