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Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
In poison there is no physic.
In poison there is no physic.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Who reigns within himself, and rules
Passions, desires, and fears, is more a king.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
Rashness is the companion of youth, prudence of old age.
All keyes hang not on one girdle.
All keyes hang not on one girdle.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
He that hath love in his brest, hath spurres in his sides.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
Great trees are good for nothing but shade.
