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A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
Hee that respects not, is not respected.
Hee that respects not, is not respected.
A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.
A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.
One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
One graine fills not a sacke, but helpes his fellowes.
