The Works of Francis Bacon, Volumen5Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer, 1858 |
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... Explanation . If the anger of a prince or a superior be kindled against you , and it is your turn to speak , Solomon gives two directions : first , " that an answer be made , " and secondly , " that it be soft ; " the former whereof ...
... Explanation . If the anger of a prince or a superior be kindled against you , and it is your turn to speak , Solomon gives two directions : first , " that an answer be made , " and secondly , " that it be soft ; " the former whereof ...
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... Explanation . We are often advised to avoid an unequal contest , meaning that we should not contend with those that are too strong for us . But the advice here given by Solomon is no less useful , " Not to contend with one that is ...
... Explanation . We are often advised to avoid an unequal contest , meaning that we should not contend with those that are too strong for us . But the advice here given by Solomon is no less useful , " Not to contend with one that is ...
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... Explanation . It is elegantly described in this proverb , how the shipwreck of fortunes comes upon prodigals and those that are careless of their estates ; for debt and diminution of capital come on at first slowly and step by step like ...
... Explanation . It is elegantly described in this proverb , how the shipwreck of fortunes comes upon prodigals and those that are careless of their estates ; for debt and diminution of capital come on at first slowly and step by step like ...
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... Explanation . Here are distinguished the domestic comforts and tribulations of a father and mother respectively , touching their children . For a wise and prudent son is of most comfort to the father , who knows the value of virtue ...
... Explanation . Here are distinguished the domestic comforts and tribulations of a father and mother respectively , touching their children . For a wise and prudent son is of most comfort to the father , who knows the value of virtue ...
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... Explanation . This proverb reproves a very common error , not only of those who make an especial study of words , but even of the more wise and prudent ; which is , that men are more careful of the entrances and commencement of their ...
... Explanation . This proverb reproves a very common error , not only of those who make an especial study of words , but even of the more wise and prudent ; which is , that men are more careful of the entrances and commencement of their ...
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