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Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Long is the road to learning by precepts, but short and
successful by examples.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Do not expect good from another's death.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied read more
It is a most miserable lot to be without an enemy. [No man can
be successful without being envied and hated.]
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
If yee would know a knave, give him a staffe.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
It's an ill aire where wee gaine nothing.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Beware the fury of a patient man.
Learned or unlearned we all must be scribbling.
Learned or unlearned we all must be scribbling.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.
