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A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
It's a dangerous fire begins in the bed-straw.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto read more
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,
and it shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
Night's candles are burnt out, and jocund day
Stands tiptoe on the misty mountain-tops.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till
afterwards.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have
greatness thrust upon 'em.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
As fierce as hell, or fiercer still,
A woman piqued who has her will.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
