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He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera read more
He carries a stone in one hand, and offers bread with the other.
[Lat., Altera manu fert lapidem, altera panem ostentat.]
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
He that is down needs fear no fall
He that is low, no pride.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
On their own merits modest men are dumb.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Modesty should accompany youth.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
Going as if he trod upon eggs.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
A gift in time of need is most acceptable.
This oiled and curled Assyrian bull,
Smelling of musk and of insolence.
This oiled and curled Assyrian bull,
Smelling of musk and of insolence.
