He that hath children, all his morsels are not his owne.
GEORGE HERBERTWhile the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines. [While the discreet advise, the fool doth his busines.]
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To have money is a feare, not to have it a griefe.
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In a great River great fish are found, but take heede, lest you bee drowned.
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Thou that hast given so much to me give me one thing more, a grateful heart: not thankful when it pleaseth me, as if Thy blessings had spare days, but such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
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It’s no sure rule to fish with a cros-bow.
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A feather in hand is better then a bird in the ayre.
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While the discreet advise, the foole doth his busines. [While the discreet advise, the fool doth his busines.]
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He that staies does the businesse.
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The scalded head feares cold water.
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To fine folkes a little ill finely wrapt.
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Every one is witty for his owne purpose.
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No Alchymy to saving.
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When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest. [When it thunders, the thief becomes honest.]
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Conversation makes one what he is.
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A child correct behind and not before.
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He that chastens one, chastens 20.
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