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Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at read more
Be this our wall of brass, to be conscious of having done no
evil, and to grow pale at no accusation.
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
Every one who repeats it adds something to the scandal. [The
rolling snow-ball.]
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
With bated breath we offer wicked vows.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
The Fox knowes much, but more he that catcheth him.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
And Jove but laughs at lovers' perjury.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
Wisdom often exists under a shabby coat.
It is part of the cure to wish to be cured.
[Lat., Pars sanitatis velle sanari fruit.]
It is part of the cure to wish to be cured.
[Lat., Pars sanitatis velle sanari fruit.]
