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Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form read more
Life isn't all beer and skittles; but beer and skittles or
something better of the same sort, must form a good part of every
Englishman's education.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
Get money; by just means. if you can; if not, still get money.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
In vain have you tried your father's arts, you slippery one.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
When a Lackey comes to hells doore, the devills locke the gates.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand
judgment.
Marry, this is the short and the long of it.
Marry, this is the short and the long of it.
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
Better late than never.
[Lat., Potius sero quam nunquam.]
You are judged of by what you possess.
You are judged of by what you possess.
