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Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
Wealth increaseth, but a nameless something is ever wanting to
our insufficient fortune.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
To a greedy eating horse a short halter.
He that is once borne, once must dy.
He that is once borne, once must dy.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
He that hath hornes in his bosom, let him not put them on his
head.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Disgraces are like cherries, one drawes another.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
Whose own hard dealings teaches them suspect
The thoughts of others.
Here is a fine field for talent.
Here is a fine field for talent.
Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.
Old age creeps on us ere we think it nigh.
One swallow does not make spring.
One swallow does not make spring.