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Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
A living dog is better than a dead lion.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
This division of labour will lessen the task.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He who is most on his guard is often himself taken in.
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil read more
He was a man
Who stole the livery of the court of Heaven
To serve the devil in.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
The ire of a despotic king
Rides forth upon destruction's wing.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
When it thunders, the theefe becomes honest.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Content is more than a kingdom.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
Our liberality should not exceed our ability.
