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That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
That which we are not permitted to have we delight in; that which
we can have is disregarded.
The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.
The shrill trump,
The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
Be cautious as to what you say of men, and to whom you speak it.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The fatt man knoweth not, what the leane thinketh.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
The yeare doth nothing else but open and shut.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
He who seeks to terrify others is more in fear himself.
Honesty is the best policy.
Honesty is the best policy.
