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Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Prudence will punish to prevent crime, not to avenge it.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Fire is next akin to smoke.
Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.
Hee that tells his wife newes is but newly married.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
He who is first in time has the prior right.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
It's a bold mouse that nestles in the catts eare.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Spies are the ears and eyes of Princes.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
Little journeys and good cost bring safe home.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
He who tries to protect himself from deception is often cheated,
even when most on his guard.
