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Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
Men's evil manners live in brass; their virtues
We write in water.
A great dowry is a bed full of brables.
A great dowry is a bed full of brables.
Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget
it.
Remind a man of what he remembers, and you will make him forget
it.
That which never has been, never is, and never will be.
That which never has been, never is, and never will be.
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy read more
Blow, blow, thou winter wind,
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude:
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
Mercy to him that shows it, is the rule.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
The gods have given you wealth and the means of enjoying it.
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
He who would not be indolent, let him fall in love.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
Ask but enough, and you may lower the price as you list.
