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The man that heweth over high,
Some chip falleth in his eye.
The man that heweth over high,
Some chip falleth in his eye.
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed read more
Let him who has once perceived how much that, which has been
discarded, excels that which he has longed for, return at once,
and seek again that which he despised.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
A man convinced against his will,
Is of the some opinion still.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
It is a kingly act to help the fallen.
No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.
No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
Many a smale maketh a grate.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
Fine dressing is a foule house swept before the doores.
