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Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.
Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour's house; lest he be weary of
thee, and so hate thee.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
When age is jocond it makes sport for death.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so,
execute with vigour.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
He makes a great row but does nothing.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
He that's foolish in the fault, let him be wise in the
punishment.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.
Be not for ever harassed by impotent desire.