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Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with
all thy getting get understanding.
Such pains they take to look pretty.
Such pains they take to look pretty.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Very slight violence will break that which has once been cracked.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
Whistle, and I'll come to you, my lad.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
For, wake where'er he may, man wakes to care and coil.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
Unless the vessel be pure, everything which is poured into it
will turn sour.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
He that would be well, needs not goe from his owne house.
Success brings many to ruin.
Success brings many to ruin.
