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Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
He is a fool who thinks by force or skill,
To turn the current of a woman's will.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
. . . all who joy would win
Must share it.--Happiness was born a twin.
Words pay no debts.
Words pay no debts.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
What boots it at one gate to make defence,
And at another to let in the foe?
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
It is a great victory that comes without blood.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
Of a pigs taile you can never make a good shaft.
