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Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
Better a snotty child, then his nose wip'd off.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which
is without discretion.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
There is no such thing as perfect happiness.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
Working and making a fire doth discretion require.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
The vulgar follow Fortune's glances.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
The sun sets without thy assistance.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.
To a fair day open the window, but make you ready as to a foule.