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A living dog is better than a dead lion.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Whatever you advise, be as brief as possible.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Every inordinate cup is unblessed, and the ingredient is a devil.
Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
Love all, trust a few,
Do wrong to none.
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
What prevents a man's speaking good sense with a smile on his
face?
As you sow, so shall you also reap.
As you sow, so shall you also reap.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.
