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There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
There is a devil in every berry of the grape.
Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
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Full from the fount of Joy's delicious springs
Some bitter o'er the flowers its bubbling venom springs.
[Lat., Medio de fonte leporum
Surgit amari aliquid, quod in ipsis floribus angat.]
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Great Fortune brings with it Great misfortune.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
Reason lies betweene the spurre and the bridle.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
He who will not grant a favour has no right to ask one.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
Take all the swift advantage of the hours.
Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
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Sceptre and crown must tumble down
And in the dust be equal made
With the poor crooked scythe and spade.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
A fair face may make a foul bargain.
