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18 98.* Content and riches seldom meet together. Riches take thou, contentment I had rather.

99. Content is the philosopher's stone, that turns all it touches into gold.

100.* Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.

101. Courage would fight, but discretion won't let him.

102. Creditors have better memories than debtors.

103.* Cut the wings of your hens and hopes, lest they lead you a wary dance after them.

104. Danger is sauce for prayers.

105.* Dally not with other folks' women or money.

106. Death takes no bribes.

107. Declaiming against pride, is not always a sign of humility.

108.* Defer not thy well doing; be not like St. George, who is always on horseback, and never rides on.

109. Deny self for self's sake.

110.* Despair ruins some, presumption many.