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He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
He has no other recommendation, save an assumed and crafty
solemnity of demeanour.
The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]
The poor man, while he apes the wealthy, effects his own ruin.
[The fable of frog and the cow.]
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Foolish tongues talke by the dozen.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Savage bears agree with one another.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
He who sins when drunk will have to atone for it when sober.
If you can't beat them, join them.
If you can't beat them, join them.
He that goes softly goes safely.
He that goes softly goes safely.
Old praise dies, unlesse you feede it.
Old praise dies, unlesse you feede it.
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
[Lat., Fortuna multis dat nimis, satis nulli.]
