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Every sin brings its punishment with it.
Every sin brings its punishment with it.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
A bad reader soon puts to flight both wise men and fools.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
In idle wishes fools supinely stay;
Be there a will,--and wisdom finds a way.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
He warmes too neere that burnes.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
The dog gnawes the bone because he cannot swallow it.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches
and honour.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by read more
Truth is a dog that must to kennel. He must be whipped, when
Lady, the brach, may stand by the fire and stink.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
Every one is weary, the poore in seeking, the rich in keeping,
the good in learning.
