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Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
Caution comes too late when we are in the midst of evils.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
To counsel others, and to disregard one's own safety, is folly.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
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A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too
bus to take care of his tools.
O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.
O, while you live, tell truth, and shame the devil.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
It is prudent to learn what to avoid from the misfortunes of
others.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Thornes whiten yet doe nothing.
Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
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Do you desire not to be angry? Be not inquisitive. He who
inquires what is said of him only works out his own misery.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.