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POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK.

44. An hundred thieves cannot strip one naked man, especially if his skin's off.

45. An ill wound, but not an ill name, may be healed.

46. An innocent plowman is more worthy than a vicious prince.

47.* Anoint a villian and he'll stab you; stab him, and he'll anoint you.

48. An old man in a house is a good sign.

49. An old young man will be a young old man.

50. An ounce of wit that is bought, is worth a pound that is taught.

51. An undutiful daughter, will prove an unmanageable wife.

52. A pair of good ears will drain dry an hundred tongues.

53. A plowman on his legs is higher than a gentleman on his knees.

54. Approve not of him that commends all you say.

55. A quarrelsome man has no good neighbors.

56. A quiet conscience sleeps in thunder.

57.* Are you angry that others disappoint you? Remember you cannot depend upon yourself.