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It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
It was the piece of straw that broke the camel's back.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
Let every man practise the trade which he best understands.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
The apprehension of approaching evil has hurried many into the
utmost danger.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving
favour rather than silver and gold.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
A little given seasonably excuses a great gift.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Great almes-giving lessens no mans living.
Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.
Patience lightens the burthen we cannot avert.
