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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.]
Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.
Of all smells, bread: of all tasts, salt.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
Our owne actions are our security, not others judgements.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
The more women looke in their glasse, the lesse they looke to
their house.
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes
of others.
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes
of others.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
Turn, Fortune, turn thy wheel, and lower the proud.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
There is room left also for several to bring their friends.
