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Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
Hee that strikes with his tongue, must ward with his head.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
But scandal's my aversion--I protest
Against all evil speaking, even in jest.
What may be done at any time will be done at no time.
What may be done at any time will be done at no time.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
God made not pleasures for the rich alone.
God made not pleasures for the rich alone.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
For violent fires soon burn out themselves.
For violent fires soon burn out themselves.
An old dog barks not in vain.
An old dog barks not in vain.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
