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Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Strong of his hands, and strong on his legs, but still of his
tongue.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
My hair is grey, but not with years.
Of such importance is early training.
Of such importance is early training.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
One who sets off to the best advantage his every act and speech.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
A drunkards purse is a bottle.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
Hee that should have what hee hath not, should doe what he doth
not.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
Every tub must stand upon its bottom.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.
The dog that licks ashes, trust not with meale.