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An ill deede cannot bring honour.
An ill deede cannot bring honour.
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?
Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial
in the shade?
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.
[Lat., Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes.]
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will
reap the advantage of it.
There is a certain kind of pleasure in weeping.
There is a certain kind of pleasure in weeping.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Whatever charm thou hast, be charming.
Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.
Light may come where all looks darkest,
Hope hath life, when life seems o'er.
