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He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
He that handles a nettle tenderly is soonest stung.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day
may bring forth.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
Man's inhumanity to man
Makes countless thousands mourn!
Man's inhumanity to man
Makes countless thousands mourn!
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
A good prayer is master of anothers purse.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
There needs a long time to know the worlds pulse.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
No lock will hold against the power of gold.
