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The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
The man who wants his wedding garments to suit him must allow
plenty of time for the measure.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
Leave jesting whiles it pleaseth, lest it turne to earnest.
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Our fears vanish as the danger approaches.
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
Of two evils choose the least.
[Lat., E duobus malis minimum eligendum.]
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
When a man sleepes, his head is in his stomach.
When a man sleepes, his head is in his stomach.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Lips that touch liquor will never touch mine.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
