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Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Old Camels carry young Camels skins to the Market.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Do what you should, not what you may.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Though the Mastiffe be gentile, yet bite him not by the lippe.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
Even a ring of iron is worn away by constant use.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
A master of straw eates a servant of steele.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
He makes a solitude, and calls it peace.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
Thus the whirligig of time
Brings in his revenges.
