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You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
You cannot hide an eele in a sacke.
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
This division of labour will lessen the task.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.
The gowne is his that we ares it, and the world his that enjoyes
it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that be of heavy hearts.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
