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If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
If thy heart fails thee, climb not at all.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
As you behave towards others, expect that others will behave to
you.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
He that gives thee a Capon, give him the leg and the wing.
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with read more
To take the nuts from the fire with the dogges foot.
[To take the nuts from the fire with the dog's foot.]