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He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
A little Kitchin makes a large house.
A little Kitchin makes a large house.
Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
Frugality is the mother of all virtues.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean read more
To pluck the vicious quitch
Of blood and custom wholly out of him,
And make all clean and plant himself afresh.
