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The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
The arrow will not always find the mark intended.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
The cask will long retain the flavour of the wine with which it
was first seasoned.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto
you.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife read more
Had the crow only fed without cawing she would have had more to
eat, and much less of strife and envy to contend with. [To noise
abroad our success is to invite envy and competition.]
Savage bears agree with one another.
Savage bears agree with one another.
Better a bad excuse, than none at all.
Better a bad excuse, than none at all.
