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He that hath a head of waxe must not walke in the sunne.
He that hath a head of waxe must not walke in the sunne.
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
The wine in the bottell doth not quench thirst.
[The wine in the bottle does not quench thirst.]
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
'Tis very certain the desire of life
Prolongs it.
A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.
A heart unspotted is not easily daunted.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.
Ants will not go to an empty granary, and friends will not visit
us when our wealth is gone.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
If a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you're
a good man, you're a wonder!