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It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
When you are an Anvill, hold you still; when you are a hammer,
strike your fill.
Great paines quickly find ease.
Great paines quickly find ease.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
The point is plain as a pike staff.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
No fortune is so good but that you may find something to grumble
about.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
A pearl may in a toad's head dwell,
And may be found too in an oyster shell.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
If great men would have care of little ones, both would last
long.
