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A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A woman's general. What should we fear?
A woman's general. What should we fear?
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
All beasts of prey are strong or treacherous.
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
Who thinks anything of goitre on the Alps?
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Every fat (vat) must stand upon its bottom.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so
will pains.
