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It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at read more
He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stolen,
Let him not know it, and he's not robb'd at all.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
Anger should never appear in awarding punishment.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Or wherefore trace, from what slight cause
Its source one tyrant passion draws,
Till mastering all within.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.
The Lyon is not so fierce as they paint him.
[The lion is not so fierce as they paint read more
The Lyon is not so fierce as they paint him.
[The lion is not so fierce as they paint him.]
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
Halfe the world knowes not how the other halfe lies.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
He that is fallen cannot helpe him that is downe.
