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Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Prudence in action avails more than wisdom in conception.
Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.
Nought so vile, that on the earth doth live,
But to the earth some special good cloth give.
With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.
With swimming looks of speechless tenderness.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
Those, who in quarrels interpose,
Must often wipe a bloody nose.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
He enters the port with a full sail.
He enters the port with a full sail.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.
The groundsell speakes not save what it heard at the hinges.
