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He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
He that steals an egge, will steal an oxe.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
In war, hunting, and love, men for one pleasure a thousand
griefes prove.
As many men, so many opinions.
As many men, so many opinions.
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.
There come nought out of the sacke but what was there.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.
Follow not truth too near the heels, lest it dash out thy teeth.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.
The ballance distinguisheth not betweene gold and lead.