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Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
Danger comes on us more speedily when we treat it with contempt.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
One gets a cross for his crime, the other a crown.
She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
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She was one of those who by fortune's boon
Are born, as they say, with a silver spoon
In her mouth, not a wooden ladle.
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
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He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil in.
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely read more
Pry not into the affairs of others, and keep secret that which
has been entrusted to you, though sorely tempted by wine and
passion.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
Many kisse the hand they wish cut off.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
He that is master of himself will soon be master of others.
One foote is better then two crutches.
One foote is better then two crutches.
