One hand washeth another, and both the face.

One hand washeth another, and both the face.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

Favours out of place I regard as positive injuries.

The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger
appeased.

The more highminded a man is the more easily is his anger
appeased.

He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.

He has carried every point, who has combined that which is useful
with that which is agreeable.

Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.

Passion and shame torment him, and rage is mingled with his
grief.

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
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The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."

Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.

Defer not till to-morrow to be wise,
To-morrow's sun to thee may never rise.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

When God will punish, hee will first take away the understanding.

Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.

Shun an inquisitive man, he is invariably a tell-tale.