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Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
To seek in a Sheep five feet when there is but four.
Blood is thicker than water.
Blood is thicker than water.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
Hee that would bee well old, must bee old betimes.
The House shewes the owner.
The House shewes the owner.
No man ever properly calculates from time to time what it is his
duty to avoid.
No man ever properly calculates from time to time what it is his
duty to avoid.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
In hard times, no less than in prosperity, preserve equanimity.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
I saw young Harry with his visor up.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
No barber shaves so close but another finds worke.
