A little in one's own pocket is better than much in another man's purse. 'Tis good to keep a nest egg. Every little makes a mickle.
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The fair sex.
Permalink to quote #49 Remember the old saying, 'Faint heart ne'er won fair lady.'
Permalink to quote #51 Journey over all the universe in a map, without the expense and fatigue of traveling, without suffering the inconveniences of heat, cold, hunger, and thirst.
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