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Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
Of faire things, the Autumne is faire.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
After dinner rest awhile, after supper walk a mile.
Better be a foole then a knave.
Better be a foole then a knave.
Still harping on my daughter.
Still harping on my daughter.
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
Charity begins at home.
[Lat., Proximus sum egomet mihi.]
A great fortune is a great slavery.
A great fortune is a great slavery.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.