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That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes
of others.
That business does not prosper which you transact with the eyes
of others.
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
It is human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
[Lat., Proprium humani ingenii, est odisse quem laeseris.]
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turn'd,
Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
Vertue and a Trade are the best portion for Children.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
Who that has reason, and his smell,
Would not among roses and jasmin dwell?
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.