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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. - De Legibus, 1240.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.
Love is blind, but friendship is clairvoyant.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall read more
Prudent people are very happy; 'tis an exceeding fine thing, that's certain, but I was born without it, and shall retain to my day of Death the Humour of saying what I think. - The Complete Letters of Lady Mary Wortly Montagu.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
I could live a week on one good compliment.
If you aren't room temperature, your situation can always be improved.
If you aren't room temperature, your situation can always be improved.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
