Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
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Of all the griefs that harass the distress'd,
Sure the most bitter is a scornful jest;
Fate never wounds more deep the generous heart,
Than when a blockhead's insult points the dart.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

Wood halfe burnt is easily kindled.

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.

What is to be once resolved on should be first often well
considered.

Idleness induces caprice.

Idleness induces caprice.

Good finds good.

Good finds good.

He only does it to annoy you.

He only does it to annoy you.

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]