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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those read more
We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and
heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar
off.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Were there no hearers, there would be no backbiters.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
Hee that repaires not a part, builds all.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
The sharper is the berry, the sweeter is the wine.
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She read more
Poor Peggy hawks nosegays from street to street
Till--think of that who find life so sweet!--
She hates the smell of roses!
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
Silke doth quench the fire in the Kitchin.
He puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.
He puls with a long rope, that waits for anothers death.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
It is well not to lend too easy an ear to accusations.
