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In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy read more
In truth it is best to learn wisdom, and abandoning all nonsense,
to leave it to boys to enjoy their season of play and mirth.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
She stands on tiptoe to be kissed.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
Discreet women have neither eyes nor eares.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The evening praises the day, and the morning a frost.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The price never stood in the way of her inclination.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
The love of money and the love of learning rarely meet.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
Not if you burst yourself will you equal him.
The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]
The wearer knowes, where the shoe wrings.
[The wearer knows best where the shoe pinches.]
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
