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Great things rush to the destruction of each other.
Great things rush to the destruction of each other.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
Judge of a tree by its fruit, not by its leaves.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
O doul on the day that gae me an old man.
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.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Twice does he live who can enjoy the remembrance of the past.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
