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The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.
The genius, wit, and spirit of a nation are discovered in its
proverbs.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Who aspires must down as low
As high he soar'd.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
You may suppress natural propensities by force, but they will be
certain to re-appear.
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
Censure pardons the ravens but rebukes the doves. [The innocent
are punished and the wicked escape.]
To be too busie gets contempt.
To be too busie gets contempt.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]
He has hay upon his horn. [He is a mischievous person.]