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Fire is next akin to smoke.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.
What we can have as a matter of course, is not valued; what is
denied we eagerly covet.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
Are you not accustomed to look at home, when you abuse others?
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
An old wise mans shaddow is better then a young buzzards sword.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
There are more men threatned then stricken.
There are more men threatned then stricken.