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A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
A foole knowes more in his house, then a wise man in anothers.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
He who speaks evil only differs from his who does evil in that he
lacks opportunity.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
It is no easy matter to say commonplace things in an original
way.
Marry, this is the short and the long of it.
Marry, this is the short and the long of it.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless read more
A crown
Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns,
Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights
To him who wears the regal diadem.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
In man's most dark extremity
Oft succor dawns from Heaven.
