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Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Hee that eats the hard shall eate the ripe.
Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.
Little dogs start the Hare, the great get her.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
All places that the eye of heaven visits,
Are to a wise man ports and happy havens.
All places that the eye of heaven visits,
Are to a wise man ports and happy havens.
Bring in great logs and let them lie
To make a solid core of heat.
Bring in great logs and let them lie
To make a solid core of heat.
We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.
We but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague the inventor.
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?
What is wealth to me if I cannot enjoy it?