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When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
Summer lasts not for ever; seasons succeed each other.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He that gives me small gifts would have me live.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
And wer't not madness then
To make the fox surveyor of the fold.
And wer't not madness then
To make the fox surveyor of the fold.
There are more men threatned then stricken.
There are more men threatned then stricken.
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable read more
Virtue is increased by the smile of approval; and the love of
renown is the greatest incentive to honourable acts.
