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The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
The foole askes much, but hee is more foole that grants it.
You kick against the goad.
You kick against the goad.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
Hee that hath right, feares; he that hath wrong, hopes.
One stroke fells not an oke.
One stroke fells not an oke.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
To a great night, a great Lanthorne.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
I have raised for myself a monument more durable than brass.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
In grasping at uncertainties we lost that which is certain.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
