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Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Each day that fate adds to your life, put down as so much gain.
Most men are bad.
Most men are bad.
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is read more
O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part, sir,
of myself, and what remains is bestial.
He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.
He bristles with hair, like a sea-urchin or a hunted boar.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
By hesitation the opportunity is often lost.
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.]
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
All is well ended, if the suit be won.
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.
Though little fire grows great with little wind,
Yet extreme gusts will blow out fire and all.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
The would-be wits and can't-be gentlemen.
