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He makes no friend who never made a foe.
He makes no friend who never made a foe.
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his read more
Why will no man confess his faults? Because he continues to
indulge in them; a man cannot tell his dream till he wakes.
One day unfolds it and one day destroys.
One day unfolds it and one day destroys.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
A favour is half granted, when graciously refused.
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.]
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
All things deteriorate in time.
All things deteriorate in time.
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
Wine is a turne-coate (first a friend, then an enemy).
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of
the heart the spirit is broken.
