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Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
Better a near neighbour than a distant cousin.
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that read more
He who speaks ill of an absent friend, or fails to take his part
if attacked by another, that man is a scoundrel.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
You may bring a horse to the river, but he will drinke when and
what he pleaseth.
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Ah, that deceit should steal such gentle shapes,
And with a virtuous vizor hide deep vice!
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Even play has ended in fierce strife and anger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.
There is a remedy for every thing, could men find it.
There is a remedy for every thing, could men find it.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
If you have no enemies it is a sign fortune has forgot you.
