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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.]
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
Marry your daughters betimes, lest they marry themselves.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the read more
It's a poore sport that's not worth the candle.
[It is a poor sport that is not worth the candle.]
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
Hee that blowes in the dust fills his eyes with it.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
Peace, and Patience, and death with repentance.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
