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Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
Nothing is more obnoxious than a low person raised to a high
position.
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
He who would eat the kernel, must crack the shell.
[Lat., Qui e nuce nucleum esse vult, frangat nucem.]
Fortune favours the bold.
Fortune favours the bold.
Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
Religion a stalking horse to shoot other foul.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
Certain signs are the forerunners of certain events.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
. . . it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
Thoughts shut up want air,
And spoil like bales unopen'd to the sun.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
So enjoy the pleasures of the hour as not to spoil those that are
to follow.
