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Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
Not surpassing in crafty measures, but in the power of arms.
In a long journey straw waighs.
In a long journey straw waighs.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
Sleepe without supping, and wake without owing.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
He that speakes sowes, and he that holds his peace, gathers.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may read more
He that fights and runs away,
Will live to fight another day;
For he that runs may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain.
Deeper to wound she shuns the fight;
She drops her arms, to gain the field:
Secures her conquest by her flight:
And triumphs when she seems to yield.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Brabling Curres never want torne eares.
Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.
Ignorance of impending evil is far better than a knowledge of its
approach.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
