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In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
The faults of his adored escape the notice of the blind admirer.
A fair day in winter is the mother of a storme.
A fair day in winter is the mother of a storme.
I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]
I am not what I once was.
[Lat., Non sum qualis eram.]
A greater liar than the Parthians.
A greater liar than the Parthians.
He is not poor who has a competency.
He is not poor who has a competency.
Great strokes make not sweete musick.
Great strokes make not sweete musick.
Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.
Having no business of his own to attend to, he busies himself
with the affairs of others.
