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Check disease in its approach.
Check disease in its approach.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.
Have more than thou showest,
Speak less than thou knowest.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
Breaking his oath and resolution, like
A twist of rotten silk.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; but he that maketh
haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
'Tis best to pause, and think, ere you rush on.
