The sayings in this puzzle are taken randomly from a list of 750 proverbial sayings.
Note: Many of these proverbs and quotations are in archaic English, and neither grammar nor spelling has been modernised.
1. Reading is seeing by proxy.
Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)
The Study of Sociology, Ch. XV
2. He only is a great man who can neglect the applause of the multitude, and enjoy himself independent of its favour.
Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729)
Spectator, No. 554
3. He soonest looseth that despairs to win.
Anonymous (1605)
The Famous History of the Life and Death of
Captain Thomas Stukeley (Wife), line 711
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