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This is no time for staring about.
This is no time for staring about.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
The hour of happiness which comes unexpectedly is the happiest.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Night is the mother of Councels.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
Riches with their wicked inducements increase; nevertheless,
avarice is never satisfied.
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
War should neither be feared nor provoked.
The weakest goes to the wall.
The weakest goes to the wall.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
It is as well now and then not to remember all we know.
