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They that know one another salute a farre off.
They that know one another salute a farre off.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
The ignorant hath an Eagles wings, and an Owles eyes.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
That which will not be spun, let it not come betweene the spindle
and the distaffe.
But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a read more
But he who stems a stream with sand,
And fetters flame with flaxen band,
Has yet a harder task to prove--
By firm resolve to conquer love!
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.
Where there are many counsellors there is safety.
Where there are many counsellors there is safety.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
