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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 contemplates hath a day without night.
He that contemplates hath a day without night.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Patience is the remedy for every misfortune.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
Who praiseth Saint Peter, doth not blame Saint Paul.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
The plant often removed cannot thrive.
A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.
A good Judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
To play at Chesse when the house is on fire.
Make all fair allowance for the mistakes of youth.
Make all fair allowance for the mistakes of youth.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
