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One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
One woe doth tread upon another's heel,
So fast they follow.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
Something attempted, something done
Has earned a night's repose.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
He that measures not himselfe, is measured.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
The command of custome is great.
The command of custome is great.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
An envious man grows lean at another's fatness.
