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Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
As dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to this folly.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
Knowledge makes one laugh, but wealth makes one dance.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new.
The child is father of the man.
The child is father of the man.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
We praise old times, but show no curiosity about modern events.
 There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided 
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more 
 There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided 
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't 
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know 
that they know; and those who know that they know. 
 Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to 
be forgotten.  
 Our native land attracts us with some mysterious charm, never to 
be forgotten.