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The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
The faults of our neighbours with freedom we blame,
But tax not ourselves, though we practise the same.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
God complaines not, but doth what is fitting.
Hee that is a master must serve (another).
Hee that is a master must serve (another).
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Give time and permit a short delay, impetuosity ruins everything.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
Have consideration for wounded feelings.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Get money, money still!
And then let virtue follow, if she will.
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
Neither head, nor feet. [Referring to anything very intricate.]
All things require skill, but an appetite.
All things require skill, but an appetite.