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An old cat sports not with her prey.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
Married in haste we may repent at leisure.
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
Thinking to bite something soft, he found it hard. [Catching a
Tartar]
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
He that is angry at a feast is rude.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Don't approach a goat from the front, a horse from the back, or a
fool from any side.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
Unless your works lead to profit, vain is your glory in them.
