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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.]
To whirle the eyes too much shewes a Kites braine.
To whirle the eyes too much shewes a Kites braine.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Covetousnesse breaks the bag.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
When in good health we easily give good advice to the sick.
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven
pillars.
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven
pillars.
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did read more
Many talk of Robin Hood that never shot his bow,
And many talk of Little John that never did him know.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
Get wealth and power, if possible by grace,
If not, by any means, get wealth and place.
