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A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
A scepter is one thing, and a ladle another.
It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
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It is of no avail to know what is about to happen; for it is a
sad thing to be grieved when grief can do no good.
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
I am undone! I have smashed the waggon. [I have ruined all.]
It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.
It is not every man that can afford to go to Corinth.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
It is not to be argued that the abuse of a thing proves that it
is useless.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
Ay, sir, and wherefore; for they say every why hath a wherefore.
