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Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
Witty remarks are all very well when spoken at a proper time:
when out of place they are offensive.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
When a dog is a drowning, everyone offers him drink.
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.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
It is easy to be wise after the event.
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Familiarity breeds contempt.
[Lat., Nimia familiaritas parit contemptum.]
Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.
Begging a courtesy is selling liberty.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
A hungry stomach rarely despises rough food.
The grape becomes tinted from the grape it comes in contact with.
The grape becomes tinted from the grape it comes in contact with.
