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To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a read more
To taste many things bespeaks but a poor appetite. [To engage in
a multiplicity of studies shows but a weak mind.]
The honied tongue hath its poison.
The honied tongue hath its poison.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
Threatned men eat bread, says the Spaniard.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Look you! I myself am nearest to myself.
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
Where you thinke there is bacon, there is no Chimney.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
A Caske and an ill custome must be broken.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
