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No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
Falsehood is often rocked by truth, but she soon outgrows her
cradle, and discards her nurse.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
A well-bred youth neither speakes of himselfe, nor being spoken
to is silent.
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
Is the sun dimmed, that gnats do fly in it?
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
He confesses his guilt who flies from his trial.
Every man has his price.
Every man has his price.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
An old cat sports not with her prey.
