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Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
He threatens many that hath injured one.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.
To have acquired wealth is with many not to end but to change the
nature of their troubles.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
He never sought to stem the current. [Of a statesman who
accommodates his views to public opinion.]
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be read more
When a man makes up his mind to thrash another, he must also make
up his mind to be a little thrashed himself.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
