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An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
I had rather ride on an asse that carries me, then a horse that
throwes me.
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Busily engaged in doing nothing. [A squirrel in a cage.]
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Bee not idle and you shall not bee longing.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
You must endure what is painful to secure that which is
profitable.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Be firm or mild as the occasion may require.
Such as she is, who died to-day,
Such thou alas! mayst be to-morrow.
Such as she is, who died to-day,
Such thou alas! mayst be to-morrow.