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We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
Love-quarrels oft in pleasing concord end.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
After the house is finisht, leave it.
To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free,
These are imperial arts.
To tame the proud, the fetter'd slave to free,
These are imperial arts.
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
After a bad harvest sow again. [Yield not to difficulties.]
Life ain't all beer and skittles.
Life ain't all beer and skittles.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
