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That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
A life of honour and of worth
Has no eternity on earth,--
'Tis but a name.
How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
How poor are they that have not patience!
What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
It is the bright day that brings forth the adder.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Good newes may bee told at any time, but ill in the morning.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
Time shall unfold what plaited cunning hides.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
The fox barks not when he would steal the lamb.
