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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.]
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
He jests at scars that never felt a wound.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
Accursed poison lies hid beneath sweet honey.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays,
And confident to-morrows.
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
O rare protector of the sheep, a wolf!
He who wishes to injure another, will soon find a pretext.
He who wishes to injure another, will soon find a pretext.
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven
pillars.
Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven
pillars.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
A little labour, much health.
A little labour, much health.
