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To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
To learn from other men's mistakes to prevent your own.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
He who takes the profit ought also to take the labour.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Though I am not naturally honest, I am so sometimes by chance.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.
A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman
are alike.
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must read more
My sister and my sister's child,
Myself and children three,
Will fill the chaise: so you must ride
On horseback after me.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Goods are theirs that enjoy them.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.
Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.