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He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
He is not poore that hath little, but he that desireth much.
The question is yet before the court.
The question is yet before the court.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
In the same [hospitable] manner that a Calabrian would press you
to eat his pears.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
The mind flies back with a grand recoil
From debts not due till to-morrow.
The mind flies back with a grand recoil
From debts not due till to-morrow.
He did not care a button for it.
He did not care a button for it.
