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Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is
necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.]
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Love, well thou know'st no partnership allows,
Cupid averse rejects divided vows.
Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
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Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale,
Vexing the dull ear of a drowsy man,
And bitter shame hath spoiled the sweet world's taste,
That it yields nought but shame and bitterness.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
By that sin fell the angels.
By that sin fell the angels.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
The style is the man.
[Fr., Le style c'est l'homme.]
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
When you have set yourself a task finish it.
