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Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Wine that cost nothing is digested before it be drunke.
Wine that cost nothing is digested before it be drunke.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
Give thy thoughts no tongue.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
He that preacheth giveth almes.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Modesty once lost, never returns into favour.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
War with vices, but peace with individuals.
War with vices, but peace with individuals.
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
Alas, by what trivial causes is greatness overthrown!
