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Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Shows that we build, when we should but entomb us.
Fieldes have eies and woodes have eares.
Fieldes have eies and woodes have eares.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
The best manners are stained by haughtiness.
Two heads are better than one.
Two heads are better than one.
Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.
Take heed of a person marked, and a Widdow thrice married.
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.
Teaching brings out innate powers, and proper training braces the
intellect.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
The finest edge is made with the blunt whetstone.
Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.
Those, that with haste will make a mighty fire,
Begin it with weak straws.
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.