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Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.
Giving much to the poore, doth inrich a mans store.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
No endeavour is in vain;
Its reward is in the doing.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
Be wise to-day; 'tis madness to defer.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
To disregard money, on suitable occasions, is often a great
profit.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means read more
The robber and the cautious traveller alike are girded with the
sword; the one uses it as a means of attack, the other as a means
of defence.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
Little losses amaze, great tame.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
A gift much expected is paid, not given.
