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Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
Every one stretcheth his legges according to his coverlet.
[Every one stretches his legs according to his coverlet.]
To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.
To persevere
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness: 'tis unmanly grief.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner read more
No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devill builds a
Chappell hard by.
[No sooner is a Temple built to God but the Devil builds a chapel
hard by.]
'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.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
By doing nothing we learne to do ill.
