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A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.
Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
Either wealth is much increased, or moderation is much decayed.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.
Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
Doe what thou oughtest, and come what come can.
