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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.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Dry feet, warme head, bring safe to bed.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Wisely, I say, I am a bachelor.
Experience teaches.
[Lat., Experientia docet.]
Experience teaches.
[Lat., Experientia docet.]
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled therewith.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
Relaxation should at times be given to the mind, the better to
fit it for toil when resumed.
For violent fires soon burn out themselves.
For violent fires soon burn out themselves.
The act is judged of by the event.
The act is judged of by the event.
