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It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
It takes much from the account, to which his sin doth amount.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
An honest tale speeds best being plainly told.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind
without rain.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
Every one thinkes his sacke heaviest.
He comes not in my books.
He comes not in my books.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
He that will be surety, shall pay.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
Not perfect, nay, but full of tender wants.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.
One sword keeres another in the sheath.