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Building is a sweet impoverishing.
Building is a sweet impoverishing.
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who read more
There are four kinds of people, three of which are to be avoided
and the fourth cultivated: those who don't know that they don't
know; those who know that they don't know; those who don't know
that they know; and those who know that they know.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
A little labour, much health.
A little labour, much health.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Govern your temper, which will rule you unless kept in
subjection.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Three can hold their peace, if two be away.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.