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That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
That wife is an enemy to her husband who is given in marriage
against her will.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The net is not spread for the hawk or the kite.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
The heart of kings is unsearchable.
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius read more
He gives twice who gives quickly.
[Lat., Bis dat qui cito dat.]
- credited to Publius Syrus Mimus,
Who paies the Physitian, does the cure.
Who paies the Physitian, does the cure.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
Patience, time and money accommodate all things.
For without transformation
Men become wolves on every slight occasion.
For without transformation
Men become wolves on every slight occasion.
The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
The excesses of our youth are drafts upon our old age, payable
with interest about thirty years after date.
