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One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he
is.
He that sowes trusts in God.
He that sowes trusts in God.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
The death of wolves is the safety of the sheep.
Better fed than taught.
Better fed than taught.
A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.
A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him.
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Though the Fox run, the chicken hath wings.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fame.
