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Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Fear keepes and looks to the vineyard, and not the owner.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Who will sell the Cow, must say the word.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
Fine words dresse ill deedes.
A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.
A horse stumbles that hath foure legges.
Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!
Sweet to the father is his first-born's birth!
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
But few prize honour more than money.
But few prize honour more than money.
