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An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
An uncalled-for defence becomes a positive accusation.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
He that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.
I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.
Dry bread at home is better then rost meate abroad.