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While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
While I am speaking the opportunity is lost.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
No injury can be complained of by a consenting party.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
It is an honourable thing to be merciful to the vanquished.
Circumstances alter cases.
Circumstances alter cases.
He that burnes most shines most.
He that burnes most shines most.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Felds hath eyen, and wode have eres.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
Hee that makes a good warre makes a good peace.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
That pleasure which can be safely indulged in is the least
inviting.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.