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A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A man that keeps riches and enjoys them not, is like an ass that
carries gold and eats thistles.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
A pittifull looke askes enough.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
All griefes with bread are lesse.
Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]
Know thyself.
[Lat., Ne quis nimis. (From the Greek)]
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
The greatest power of ruling consists in the exercise of
self-control.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
We believe not a liar, even when he is speaking the truth.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.