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Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Men freely believe that which they wish to be the truth.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser read more
Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.
[Fr., La parole a ete donnce a l'homme pour deguiser sa pensee.]
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
God is at the end, when we thinke he is furthest off it.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
The hearts letter is read in the eyes.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
That delay is our surest protection which enables us to
deliberate on the merits of our intentions.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
He that hath the spice, may season as he list.
To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.
To climb steep hills
Requires slow pace at first.
