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Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Fetters

Fetters even of gold are heavy.

Fetters of gold are still fetters, and silken cords pinch.

I hate fetters though they be of gold.Portuguese.

Let the smith himself wear the fetters he forged.

No man likes his fetters though of gold.

’Tis folly to love fetters though they be of gold.Latin.

’Tis in vain to kick after you have once put on the fetters.