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It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
O well for him whose will is strong,
He suffers, but he will not suffer long.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Fair ladies mask'd are roses in their bud.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
Nothing is so difficult but that man will accomplish it.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Hee that hath a Fox for his mate, hath neede of a net at his
girdle.
Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.
Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
To drink Falernian wine, the sweeter for being stolen.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.
Every man's censure is first moulded in his own nature.