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They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
They are raised on high that their fall may be the greater.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
It a wretched thing to suffer at the hand of one of whom we
cannot complain.
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most read more
The property of others is always more inviting than our own; and
that which we ourselves possess is most pleasing to others.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Empty Chambers make foolish maides.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
Fire that's closest kept, burns most of all.
Spectacles are deaths Harquebuze.
Spectacles are deaths Harquebuze.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
Whatsoever has exceeded its proper limit is in an unstable
position.
Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
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Cowards die many times before their deaths;
The valiant never taste of death but once.
Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.
It seems to me most strange that men should fear,
Seeing that death, a necessary end,
Will come when it will come.
