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The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
Praise none too much, for all are fickle.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
The devil hath power
To assume a pleasing shape.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
Cloath thee in war, arme thee in peace.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
He who surpasses or subdues mankind,
Must look down on the hate of those below.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Estate in two parishes is bread in two wallets.
Pension never inriched young man.
Pension never inriched young man.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most
delighted.
