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The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
The success of the wicked tempts many to sin.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
Slowly and imperceptibly old age comes creeping on.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
For men, at most, differ as heaven and earth;
But women, worst and best, as heaven and hell.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
Wise men ne'er wail their present woes.
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide read more
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a
brawling woman in a wide house.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Although the sun shine, leave not thy cloake at home.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
Little does the sick man consult his own interests, who makes his
physician his heir.
He who rushes headlong into love will fare worse than if he had
cast himself from a precipice.
He who rushes headlong into love will fare worse than if he had
cast himself from a precipice.
