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A wise man does nothing by constraint.
A wise man does nothing by constraint.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He is a foole that makes a wedge of his fist.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
He touches nothing but he adds a charm.
No one delights more in revenge than a woman.
No one delights more in revenge than a woman.
Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
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Who steals my purse steals trash; 'tis something, nothing.
'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands;
But he that filches from me my good name
Robs me of that which not enriches him
And makes me poor indeed.
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.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
It is peculiarly a fool's habit to discern the faults of others,
and to forget his own.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
If the fish had not opened its mouth, it would not have been
caught.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
Go forth a conqueror and win great victories.
