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Farmer Giles of Ham
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"Farmer Giles of Ham" Quotes

A bumbling farmer becomes an unlikely hero when he encounters a dragon in this comedic fantasy tale.

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The way of the world, Master Aegidius, is to keep well out of it!

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wisdomadvice

You can't argue with a dragon, I'm sure.

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wisdomdragons

You can't trust clever people. They may be up to anything.

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trustcleverness

You can't be careful enough in a dangerous world.

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cautiondanger

The rich are often foolish, and the poor are often cunning.

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wealthcunning

All is not gold that glitters.

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deceptionappearances

What is bred in the bone will not out of the flesh.

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naturebehavior

A man who never made a mistake, never made anything.

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mistakesgrowth

Dragons are slow in getting angry, but they are difficult to pacify when roused.

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dragonsanger

It is always surprising how small a part of the world is actually cultivated.

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natureworld