The devil divides the world between atheism and superstition.
GEORGE HERBERTTo gaine teacheth how to spend. [To gain teacheth how to spend.]
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In good yeares corne is hay, in ill yeares straw is corne.
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An old dog barks not in vain.
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We live in an age that hath more need of good example than precepts.
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Giving is dead, restoring very sicke.
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I was taken by a morsell, saies the fish. [I was taken by a morsel, says the fish.]
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No Alchymy to saving.
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The way is an ill neighbour.
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Little pitchers have wide eares. [Little pitchers have wide ears.]
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Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle. [Reason lies between the spur and the bridle.]
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He that gains well and spends well needs no count book.
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The reasons of the poore weigh not. [The reasons of the poor weigh not.]
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In the world who knowes not to swimme, goes to the bottome. [In the world, who knows not to swim goes to the bottom.]
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Never was strumpet faire.
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Good is the mora that makes all sure.
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Hee that knowes what may bee gained in a day never steales.
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