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That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
The tongue is the worst part of a bad servant.
Righteousness exalteth a nation.
Righteousness exalteth a nation.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
It is difficult to whistle and drink at the same time.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
I'll put a spoke among your wheels.
