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Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
See the effect of commercial intercourse.
Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
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Poor and content is rich, and rich enough;
But riches fineless is as poor as winter
To him that ever fears he shall be poor.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
Joking apart, now let us be serious.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
The thread breakes, where it is weakest.
Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
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Be stirring as the time, be fire with fire;
Threaten the threat'ner, and outface the brow
Of bragging horror.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Your property is in danger when your neighbour's house is on
fire.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
Where ignorance is bliss,
'Tis folly to be wise.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
When the mischief is done the door is shut.
