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He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Keepe good men company, and you shall be of the number.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Silkes and Satins put out the fire in the chimney.
Anger manages everything badly.
Anger manages everything badly.
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.
The eagle suffers little birds to sing,
And is not careful what they mean thereby.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.
Try your skill in gilt first, and then in gold.