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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
He who says what he likes, must hear what he does not like.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
God strikes not with both hands, for to the sea he made heavens,
and to rivers foords.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
He is the furthest from danger, who is on his guard even when in
safety.
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in read more
To seek these things is lost labour; Geese in an oyle pot, fat
Hogs among Jews, and Wine in a fishing net.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Care must be taken that the punishment does not exceed the
offence.
Feares are divided in the midst.
Feares are divided in the midst.
In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.
In an hundred elles of contention, there is not an inch of love.
