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He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
He follows his father, but with shorter strides.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
Though old and wise, yet still advise.
The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
He quits his place well, that leaves his friend there.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
Fortune is like glass; she breaks when she is brightest.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
No profit to honour, no honour to Religion.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.
Who hath no more bread then neede, must not keepe a dog.