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The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
The wise hand doth not all that the foolish mouth speakes.
Little wealth, little care.
Little wealth, little care.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The chiefe disease that raignes this yeare is folly.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
Milke saies to wine, welcome friend.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
The generous heart
Should scorn a pleasure which gives others pain.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
Wo be to him that reads but one book.
