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Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
Who gathers thistles, may expect pricks.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
He who won't be ruled by the rudder must be ruled by the rock.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
The quarrels of lovers lead but to the renewal of love.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
When we our betters see bearing our woes,
We scarcely think our miseries our foes.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
Hee that labours and thrives spins gold.
The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little
mouse.
The mountains are in labour, the birth will be an absurd little
mouse.
