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A trade is better then service.
A trade is better then service.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
Virtue may be cheerful without forgetting its dignity.
He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
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He can give little to his servant, that lickes his knife.
[He can give little to his servant that licks his knife.]
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to
lawyers.]
