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A wise man does nothing by constraint.
A wise man does nothing by constraint.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
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For 'tis the mind that makes the body rich;
And as the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
Young in limbs, in judgment old.
Young in limbs, in judgment old.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Rare is the union of beauty and modesty.
Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.
Robin Hood could brave all weathers but a thaw wind.
It is part of the cure to wish to be cured.
[Lat., Pars sanitatis velle sanari fruit.]
It is part of the cure to wish to be cured.
[Lat., Pars sanitatis velle sanari fruit.]
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
