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Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
He that's long a giving, knowes not how to give.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
What mare's nest hast thou found?
What mare's nest hast thou found?
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
Souldiers in peace are like chimneys in summer.
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
To go where the King goes afoot (i.e. to the stool).
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
