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The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
The child saies nothing, but what it heard by the fire.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches
into gold.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Thus one thing requires assistance from another, and joins in
friendly help.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
Fooles bite one another, but wise-men agree together.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
The smallest worm will turn, being trodden on,
And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.
