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The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The house should derive dignity from the master, not the master
from the house.
The blind eate many a flie.
The blind eate many a flie.
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is read more
By the needle you shall draw the thread, and by that which is
past, see how that which is to come will be drawne on.
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to read more
That fair face will as years roll on lose its beauty, and old age
will bring its wrinkles to the brow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth
knowledge increaseth sorrow.
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.]
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
He who fears his servants is less than a servant.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.
The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul.