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Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
A word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
Trivial losses often prove great gains.
You stick in the same mire.
You stick in the same mire.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
Chuse none for thy servant who have served thy betters.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
He that hath the grace of God, hath wealth enough.
A countenance inconceivably forbidding.
A countenance inconceivably forbidding.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.
Helpe thy selfe, and God will helpe thee.