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He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
He who gets the better of an irascible temperament conquers his
worst enemy.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
Mention not a halter in the house of him that was hanged.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!
O that Jupiter would but bring back to me the years that have
passed!
Fair words butter no parsnips.
Fair words butter no parsnips.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred read more
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced
themselves through with many sorrows.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
Hee that hath a wife and children wants not businesse.
