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Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
Gamsters and race-horses never last long.
We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.
We are deceived by the semblance of what is just.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but enjoyed.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
Speake fitly, or be silent wisely.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
It is always safe to learn, even from our enemies, seldom safe to
venture to instruct, even our friends.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
A peace above all earthly dignities,
A still and quiet conscience.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.
A fickle and capricious woman.
A fickle and capricious woman.
