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Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, read more
Hear the words of prudence, give heed unto her counsels, and store them in thine heart; her maxims are universal, and all the virtues lean upon her; she is the guide and the mistress of human life
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
He that fights and runs away will live to fight another day.
 He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds 
his feet uncovered.
 [Ger., Wer sich nicht read more 
 He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds 
his feet uncovered.
 [Ger., Wer sich nicht nach der Decke streckt,
  Dem bleiben die Fusse unbedeckt.] 
Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Look before you ere you leap.
Look before you ere you leap.
 . . . Therefore I am wel pleased to take any coulor to defend your 
honour and hope you read more 
 . . . Therefore I am wel pleased to take any coulor to defend your 
honour and hope you wyl remember that who seaketh two strings to 
one bowe, he may shute strong but never strait. 
It is good the have a hatch before the durre.
It is good the have a hatch before the durre.