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Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
Criticks are like brushers of Noblemens cloaths.
It is best to know the worst at once.
It is best to know the worst at once.
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius read more
Power is more safely retained by cautious than by severe
councils.
[Lat., Potentiam cautis quam acribus consiliis tutius haberi.]
But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.
But pleasures are like poppies spread:
You seize the flower,--its bloom is shed.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
He won't, won't he? Then bring me my boots.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
The Reverend are ever before.
The Reverend are ever before.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Not to create confusion in what is clear, but to throw light on
what is obscure.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
Time puts an end to speculation in opinions, and confirms the
laws of nature.
