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The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those read more
The Philosophy of Princes is to dive into the Secrets of men,
leaving the secrets of nature to those that have spare time.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
The dainties of the great are the teares of the poore.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
Let but the hours of idleness cease, and the bow of Cupid will
become broken and his torch extinguished.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Loathsome canker lives in sweetest bud.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
Fire, if neglected, will soon gain strength.
