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However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
However exalted our position, we should still not despise the
powers of the humble.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
In the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Punishment follows close on the heels of crime.
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. read more
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. The wills above be
done, but I would fain die a dry death.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
We take no note of time
But from its loss.
Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.
Of him that speakes ill, consider the life more then the word.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
A good pay-master starts not at assurances.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.
All things have their place, knew wee how to place them.