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Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in read more
Should anyone attempt to deceive you by false expressions, and
not be a true friend at heart, act in the same manner, and thus
art will defeat art. [If you would catch a man let him think he
is catching you.]
I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.
I hate ingratitude more in man
Than lying, vainness, babbling, drunkenness,
Or any taint of vice.
What our contempts do often hurl from us,
We wish it ours again.
What our contempts do often hurl from us,
We wish it ours again.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
All is grist that comes to the mill.
Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.
Regarding nothing as done, while ought remained to be done.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
[Lat., Noli equi dentes inspicere donati.]
An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
An upbraided morsell never choaked any.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
A mans discontent is his worst evill.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
In a long work sleep may be naturally expected.
