Don’t leave the high road for a short cut.
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An empty purse frights away friends.
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Three or four daily will bring you to the bottom of the sack.
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Do ill, and expect the like.
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Jack is as good as his master.
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Be sure not to owe anything to the rich, and don't lend anything to the poor.
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