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For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
And maidens call it--Love in idleness.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of
others.
Envy is blind, and is only clever in depreciating the virtues of
others.
