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Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Some had rather lose their friend then their Jest.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
Stolen kisses are always sweeter.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
If folly were griefe every house would weepe.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.
The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]
The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
[Lat., Altissima quaeque flumina minimo sono labuntur.]
A fault is fostered by concealment.
A fault is fostered by concealment.
No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.
No work is of such merit as to instruct from a mere cursory
perusal.
