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That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
That, which has not its alternation of rest, will not last long.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
A little lett lets an ill workeman.
He that gaines well and spends well, needes no count booke.
He that gaines well and spends well, needes no count booke.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
A novice always behaves with propriety.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
The fire i' the flint
Shows not till it be struck.
It is success that colours all in life,
Success makes fools admir'd, makes villains honest.
It is success that colours all in life,
Success makes fools admir'd, makes villains honest.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
Pension never inriched young man.
Pension never inriched young man.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.