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Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
Turning these jests out of service, let us talk in good earnest.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
He is most powerful who governs himself.
Living well is the best revenge.
Living well is the best revenge.
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
What! would'st thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's read more
When men grow virtuous in their old age they are merely making a
sacrifice to God of the devil's leavings.
Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as
possible.
Fiction intended to please, should resemble truth as much as
possible.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
One hand washeth another, and both the face.
