Penn, William. Some Fruits of Solitude
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   159. Do nothing improperly. Some are Witty, Kind, Cold, Angry, Easie, Stiff, Jealous, Careless, Cautious, Confident, Close, Open, but all in the wrong Place.

   160. It is all mistaking where the Matter is of Importance.


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   161. It is not enough that a thing be Right, if it be not fit to be done. If not Imprudent, tho' just, it is not advisable. He that loses by getting, had better lose than get