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To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
To throw a blot on a man's reputation by praising him.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
Add to golden numbers golden numbers.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
As shines the moon amid the lesser fires.
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To seek a laurel wreath from a bride-cake. [To seek glory by
some trifling performance. A carpet knight.]
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
To say that which is instructive and also pleasing.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
To cut a whetstone with a razor.
As good as a play.
As good as a play.
