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The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
The conviction of having committed a fault is its first and
greatest punishment.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
If gold knew what gold is, gold would get gold I wis.
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, read more
Gold delights to walk through the very midst of the guard, and to
break its way through hard rocks, more powerful in its blow than
lightning.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
In great pedigrees there are Governours and Chandlers.
A woman conceales what shee knowes not.
A woman conceales what shee knowes not.
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will read more
He will often have to scratch his head, and bite his nails to the
quick. [To succeed he will have to puzzle his brains and work
hard.]
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
A position of dignity is more easily improved upon than acquired.
Short boughs, long vintage.
Short boughs, long vintage.
