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The human mind ever longs for occupation.
The human mind ever longs for occupation.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
The mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
He says anything that first comes into his mouth.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
No hour brings good fortune to one man without bringing
misfortune to another.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
To go upon the Franciscans Hackney (i.e. on foot).
A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.
A fool bolts a door with a boiled carrot.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
