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A ploughman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

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There are three faithful friends - an old wife, an old dog, and ready money.

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If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.

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Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and he that riseth late must trot all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; w...more

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The best way to see Faith is to shut the eye of Reason.

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Tis easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.

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Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.

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Handle your tools without mittens.

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Ohne Gedankenfreiheit gibt es keine Weisheit. Und ohne Redefreiheit keine öffentliche Freiheit.

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Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.

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Lost Time is never found again.

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Vessels large may venture more, But little boats should keep near shore.