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Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
A Tyrant is most tyrant to himselfe.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
God sends meat, and the Devil sends cooks.
Never less alone, than when alone.
Never less alone, than when alone.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
A wealthy traveller fears an ambush, while one with empty pockets
journeys on in safety.
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Prosperity lets goe the bridle.
[Prosperity lets go the bridle.]
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
