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Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
How much a dunce that has been sent to roam
Excels a dunce that has been kept at home.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
Wine-Counsels seldome prosper.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The tendency of humanity is towards the forbidden.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
