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He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
He is twice a conqueror, who can restrain himself in the hour of
triumph.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Out of this nettle, danger, we pluck this flower, safety.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
Hee begins to die, that quits his desires.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
The eyes see not what is before them when the mind is intent on
other matters.
To whirle the eyes too much shewes a Kites braine.
To whirle the eyes too much shewes a Kites braine.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
Things are worth what they will fetch at a sale.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
A mountaine and a river are good neighbours.
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
Are not these woods
More free from peril than the envious court?
