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Better be a foole then a knave.
Better be a foole then a knave.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
If things were to be done twice, all would be wise.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
The reverse side also has a reverse side.
He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.
He must of necessity fear many whom many fear.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
Anger is like
A full hot horse, who being allowed his way,
Self-mettle tires him.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone
his way, then he boasteth.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
For night owls shriek where mounting larks should sing.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,