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And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be
for a glorious read more
And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be
for a glorious throne to his father's house.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
Yee have many strings to your bowe.
If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many.
[Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
If thou art terrible to many, then beware of many.
[Lat., Multis terribilis, caveto multos.]
He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he read more
He is a dangerous fellow, keep clear of him. (That is: he has
hay on his horns, showing he is dangerous.)
[Lat., Faenum habet in cornu, longe fuge.]
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht read more
He who does not stretch himself according to the coverlet finds
his feet uncovered.
[Ger., Wer sich nicht nach der Decke streckt,
Dem bleiben die Fusse unbedeckt.]
'Tis true no lover has that pow'r
T' enforce a desperate amour,
As he that has two read more
'Tis true no lover has that pow'r
T' enforce a desperate amour,
As he that has two strings t' his bow,
And burns for love and money too.
It is always good
When a man has two irons in the fire.
It is always good
When a man has two irons in the fire.
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.