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A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
He tells old wives' tales much to the point.
Simple is the language of truth.
Simple is the language of truth.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
To make any gain some outlay is necessary.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
It's a proud horse that will not carry his owne provender.
Folly growes without watering.
Folly growes without watering.
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
As the sun breaks through the darkest clouds,
So honour peereth in the meanest habit.
