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The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
The shortest follies are the best.
[Fr., Les plus courtes folies sont les meilleures.]
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his read more
Happy the man who, removed from all cares of business, after the
manner of his forefathers cultivates with his own team his
paternal acres, freed from all thought of usury.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
Hee that dines and leaves, layes the cloth twice.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Thinke of ease, but worke on.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
Those who say nothing about their poverty will obtain more than
those who turn beggars.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
A third Cato has dropped from the skies.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
The rose is often found near the nettle.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
A poore mans Cow dies a rich mans child.
