1702. Very last. Fools think themselves wise to the very last.

1703. Vicar of Bray. The vicar of Bray will be vicar of Bray still.

1704. Vice. Vice is nourished by being concealed.

1705. Vine. Make the vine poor, and it will make you rich.

1706. Vinegar. The sweetest wine makes the sharpest vinegar.

1707. Virtues. Search others for their virtues, thyself for their faults.

1708. Vows. Vows made in storms are forgotten in calms.

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1709. Wager. A wager is a fool's argument.

1710. Wages. He who serves well need not be afraid to ask his wages.