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That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
A handfull of good life is better then a bushell of learning.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
When clouds are seen wise men put on their cloaks;
When great leaves fall then winter is at hand.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
If the destructive dice-box has pleasures for the father, the son
will be a gambler.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
A snow yeare, a rich yeare.
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
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Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just,
And he but naked, though locked up in steel,
Whose conscience with injustice is corrupted.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Even when the wound is healed the scar remains.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a
fall.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a
fall.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
