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In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
In my integrity I'll wrap me up.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Politeness and an affable address are our best introduction.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Consider an enemy may become a friend.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
Take time: much may be gained by patience.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
A lady with her daughters or her nieces,
Shines like a guinea and seven shilling pieces.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Wisedome hath one foot on Land, and another on Sea.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
There is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.
