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Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
Vulgarity of manners defiles fine garments more than mud.
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
All is well with him, who is beloved of his neighbours.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Being on sea saile, being on land settle.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
Litle stickes kindle the fire; great ones put it out.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
The little cannot bee great, unlesse he devoure many.
The little cannot bee great, unlesse he devoure many.
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?
Wherein is the use of getting rid of one thorn out of many?