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It is better to have wings then hornes.
It is better to have wings then hornes.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
He that will take the bird, must not skare it.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
That which prematurely arrives at perfection soon perishes.
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon read more
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these
things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus read more
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
[Lat., Imperium flagitio acquisitum nemo unquam bonis artibus
exercuit.]
The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
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The rose is fairest when 'tis budding new,
And hope is brightest when it dawns from fears;
The rose is sweetest wash'd with morning dew,
And love is loveliest when embalm'd in tears.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
The gods are just, and of our pleasant vices
Make instruments to plague us.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
He that knowes nothing, doubts nothing.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
