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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he read more
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, read more
The descent to the infernal regions is easy enough, but to
retrace one's steps, and reach the air above, there's the rub.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Every thing is of use to a houskeeper.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Forbeare not sowing because of birds.
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Which of these two is the greater fool?
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Hunger makes dinners, pastime suppers.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Mony refused looseth its brightnesse.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Everyone has his besetting sin.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
