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That which two will, takes effect.
That which two will, takes effect.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Custom is second nature.
[Lat., Consuetudo est secunda natura.]
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Men shut their doors against the setting sun.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
If you must flie, flie well.
If you must flie, flie well.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
Who friendship with a knave hath made,
Is judg'd a partner in the trade.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting.
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
Alas! the fleeting years, how they roll on!
